Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters Supports Fishermen in Developing Heat-Resistant Species... Provides Research Funding for Fisheries to Prepare for Climate Change

Agreement Signed on the 13th Between Gijang-gun Fishermen's Association and Supporters

Developing High-Temperature Resistant Seafood Species to Help Increase Residents' Income

High-Temperature Aquatic Species Breeding Research Fund Presentation Ceremony.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has stepped into a project to help fishermen struggling with coastal fisheries due to climate change.

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters (Head Kim Jun-seok) announced on the 15th that it will support income improvement projects for local fishermen facing economic difficulties due to rising coastal water temperatures caused by climate change.

On the 13th, the Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters signed an agreement with the Gijang-gun Fishermen's Association Council at the Seaweed Breeding Convergence Research Center in Gijang-gun, Busan, to support the development of seafood varieties resistant to high water temperatures.

In response to the difficulties faced by local seaweed and kelp farmers due to rising coastal water temperatures and typhoon damage last year, the Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters decided to fund the development of new varieties that are highly resistant to high temperatures and economically viable.

The Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters will provide 50 million KRW to cover development costs for indoor cultivation and the establishment of guided cultivation management facilities, as well as the purchase of cultivation equipment.

The Gijang-gun Fishermen's Association Council plans to entrust research and development to the Seaweed Breeding Convergence Research Center, which has professional research personnel and production systems, to conduct indoor guided cultivation research on Gijang seaweed and develop land-based aquaculture technology for alternative seaweed varieties.

Kim Jong-i, Director of External Cooperation at Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters, said, "We hope this will help increase the income of local fishermen," adding, "We plan to discover and support effective projects that can strengthen the local economy, which has been struggling due to the prolonged impact of COVID-19."

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