Cutting Heuksan Skate, Introduction of Private Certification System

Issuance of Certification for Slicing Heuksan Hong-eo at Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master Levels

In line with the designation of Heuksan Skate as a National Important Fishery Heritage, a private certification system for Heuksan Skate slicing has also been introduced. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Sinan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Park Woo-ryang) announced on the 24th that a private certification system for Heuksan Skate slicing has been introduced in line with the designation of Heuksan Skate as a National Important Fisheries Heritage.

The private certification for Heuksan Skate slicing was prepared by Sinan County since last year and was registered on the 15th as a private certification titled ‘Heuksan Skate Slicing Technician’ with the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training.

The Heuksan Skate slicing certification consists of beginner, intermediate, advanced, and master levels. It evaluates skills such as skate preparation, slicing, and packaging for those who have completed the education set by the Skate Slicing School. On the 30th, a certification exam will be held at the Heuksan-myeon Welfare Center for the first batch of graduates from last year and the second batch of students this year, and successful candidates will be awarded the certification.

Additionally, Sinan County is making various efforts to brand Heuksan Skate as a premium product, including registration as a National Important Fisheries Heritage, implementation of the skate TAC system, branding of Heuksan Skate, production of Heuksan Skate boxes, and introduction of a distribution system with Heuksan Skate barcodes and QR tags.

Governor Park Woo-ryang stated, “We plan to develop Heuksan Skate into a K-fermented food that captivates the taste buds of people worldwide, and we will do our best to make slicing Heuksan Skate a new high-income occupation for young people.”

Meanwhile, the Heuksan Skate Slicing School has been operated by the Sinan County Tourism Association Heuksan-myeon Branch since 2020 for the purpose of promoting seafood sales, producing 30 graduates so far, and plans to continue its operation.

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