Hong Nampyo, Changwon Special City Mayor, "Efforts to Increase Fishermen's Income and Ensure Safety"

Jinhae Fisheries Cooperative Holds First Auction Ceremony and Bountiful Catch Festival at Sokcheon Wholesale Market

On the morning of the 3rd at 5 a.m., Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam, attended the first fish auction ceremony and the bountiful catch festival held at the Jinhae Fisheries Cooperative Sokcheon Wholesale Market to welcome the new year of Gapjin. He stated, “We will actively strive to increase fishermen's income and ensure their safety.”

Hong Nampyo, Changwon Special City Mayor, Attends Jinhae Fisheries Cooperative First Auction Ceremony and Bumper Catch Festival.

The first fish auction ceremony is an event held before the first auction of the new year to pray for a bountiful catch and the safety of fishermen. About 150 people attended the event, including Mayor Hong Nampyo of Changwon Special City, National Assembly member Lee Dalgon, Director Ryu Jaehyung of Masan Regional Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Office, Chief Kim Youngho of Jinhae Police Station, provincial and city council members, and fishermen.

During the event, various activities took place, including the awarding of commendations and plaques of appreciation to fishermen who contributed to marine and fisheries policies and those who contributed to the development of the fisheries cooperative, the bountiful catch festival praying for a good catch and safety, a raffle, and an auction demonstration.

Mayor Hong said, “Through today’s first fish auction ceremony and bountiful catch festival, we pray for a bountiful catch and safety. This year, Changwon City will continue to strengthen seafood distribution management, establish distribution and processing facilities, release fishery seeds, expand fishing port facilities, and promote safety policies for fishermen.”

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