Wishing for a Good Catch and Safety... KHNP Wolseong Headquarters Supports 'Gyeongju Sea Poong-eoje'

A Step Forward in Promoting the Excellence and Safety of Seafood from the Donggyeongju Region

Wolseong Nuclear Power Headquarters of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power supported the '2024 Gyeongju Sea Bountiful Catch Festival' held at the Gampo Port fish market area in Gyeongju from the 16th to the 18th.

The "2024 Gyeongju Sea Bounty Festival" is taking place around the Gampo Port Fish Market area in Gyeongju.

The '2024 Gyeongju Sea Bountiful Catch Festival', organized by the Gyeongju Fisheries Cooperative, is an event that wishes for a plentiful and safe fishing season for fishermen in the East Gyeongju region, and widely promotes the excellence and safety of seafood such as Chamgajami, the city fish of Gyeongju, and other marine products produced along the East Gyeongju coast.

This year's festival featured a variety of attractions, starting with the 'Dangsan Blessing' by the Korea Shamanism Association, followed by traditional shamanistic rituals such as 'Daegamgeori' and '12-step Jakdugeori', which are rarely seen, as well as performances by famous guest singers.

In addition, tasting and sales booths were operated to revitalize the local fishing village economy and create a lively atmosphere in the local market.

Heo Daeyoung, Head of External Cooperation at Wolseong Headquarters, said, "Especially in the Gampo area of East Gyeongju, there are many people engaged in fishing, and I am pleased and sincerely congratulate everyone to be able to attend an event wishing for a plentiful and safe fishing season together," adding, "Wolseong Headquarters will continue to work together with the local community to create safe and abundant marine resources for the fishermen of East Gyeongju."

Wolseong Headquarters not only supports this bountiful catch festival, but also implements a variety of direct and indirect support measures to improve the working environment of fishermen, such as the maintenance of fishing village cranes and the annual release of more than 200,000 abalone juveniles.

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