Jeonnam Province Selects Lee Jaeho as January's Outstanding Forester

Activities of Namchang Gorosoe Farming Association CEO
Harvesting Gorosoe Sap for 13 Years at the Foothills of Baegamsan Mountain

Lee Jaeho, CEO of Namchang Gorosoe Agricultural Cooperative Corporation, who was selected as the January Forester of Jeonnam Province, is harvesting gorosoe sap. Provided by Jeonnam Province

Jeollanam-do has selected Lee Jaeho, CEO of Namchang Gorosoe Farming Association Corporation in Jangseong, as the Forester of the Month for January.

Since 2011, CEO Lee has organized the Namchang Gorosoe Farming Association and has been harvesting eco-friendly gorosoe sap for 13 years from 365 hectares at the 700-meter-high foothills of Baegamsan Mountain in Jangseong. The gorosoe sap yields an annual production of 73 tons, generating sales revenue of 300 million KRW.

CEO Lee is leading the way in improving quality and increasing production by incorporating new technologies into gorosoe sap harvesting. In particular, he is making efforts to provide hygienic and fresh products by creating a brand that reflects the latest consumer trends, installing automated packaging machines for gorosoe sap, introducing small packaging technology, and implementing a UV sterilization process.

The name "gorosoe" originates from "gollisu," meaning "water beneficial to bones." The sap is rich in minerals, calcium, and potassium, and is an eco-friendly forest product.

CEO Lee said, "The sap harvested from wild gorosoe trees at the foothills of Baegamsan Mountain in Jangseong, known for its clear water and clean air, is popular because it is rich in nutrients such as calcium and minerals, and is sweet yet refreshing. We will strengthen hygiene management, including refining facilities, so that consumers can safely enjoy fresh sap."

Meanwhile, since last year, Jeollanam-do has been selecting a forester every month who protects their hometown and earns high income from forestry in the era of local extinction.

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