Mokpo City Prepares Ice Supply Measures in Anticipation of a Bountiful Catch

Mokpo Suhyup, Ice-Making Companies, and Fishermen's Association Take Proactive Measures

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Seunghyun] Mokpo City, Jeonnam announced on the 4th that it has prepared measures to ensure smooth ice supply during the peak season in collaboration with Mokpo Fisheries Cooperative and ice manufacturing companies.

The city stated that while preparing measures to fill the gap caused by the suspension of one ice manufacturing company as part of the Samhakdo restoration project, it will also proactively prepare to prevent any disruption in ice supply in case of a bountiful catch this year, as was the case last year.

Mokpo Fisheries Cooperative, in preparation for the peak season, is producing 306 blocks of ice per day on its own, unlike last year, and has expanded one ice crushing tower. In addition, it is storing 12,500 blocks of ice and plans to continuously monitor with local ice manufacturing companies to ensure there is no disruption in ice supply.

Private ice manufacturing companies have also prepared for smooth ice supply. Geochang Ice and Shinyoung Ice have expanded their production facilities (a total of 600 blocks per day), and Hanil Fisheries plans to continue operations until the fresh fish auction market is completely relocated to Bukhang, enabling ice production at usual levels during this year’s peak season.

Fishermen’s organizations have also established measures to secure ice supply in case of shortages within Mokpo: large fishing vessels will obtain ice from Chuja and Wando Fisheries Cooperatives, while small fishing vessels will source ice from Jindo Fisheries Cooperative.

A representative from the Fisheries Cooperative said, “One ice manufacturing company plans to stop ice production. However, Mokpo Fisheries Cooperative and ice manufacturing companies have newly installed and expanded facilities, increasing ice production compared to last year. Additionally, extra storage space for ice has been secured to ensure no disruption in ice supply,” adding, “We will work organically with fishermen’s organizations to ensure smooth ice supply during the peak season.”

A city official stated, “Although ice supply and fresh fish auctions are handled by Mokpo Fisheries Cooperative, since they are directly linked to the livelihoods of Mokpo citizens who are fishermen, our city will also spare no administrative support to ensure smooth ice supply during the peak season.”

Meanwhile, Mokpo is promoting the construction of the Mokpo Seafood Distribution and Logistics Center, with a total project cost of 19.2 billion KRW (9.6 billion KRW from provincial funds), aiming for completion in 2022 to ensure smooth ice supply and secure ice storage space.

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