Kim Ki-young, President of Jindo Fisheries Cooperative, Honored with 2025 Social Contribution Grand Prize

Jindo Fisheries Cooperative Recognized for Innovative Management
and Contributions to the Local Community

Kim Ki-young, head of Jindo Fisheries Cooperative, who received the Social Contribution Award.

The Jindo Fisheries Cooperative in South Jeolla Province received the Grand Prize at the "2025 Korea Social Contribution Awards."

On December 4, the cooperative stated, "This award is a comprehensive recognition of our contributions to the development of the fisheries industry in Jindo County, our member-focused management, and efforts to revitalize the local economy."

Kim Ki-young, President of Jindo Fisheries Cooperative, has protected the fisheries industry in Jindo County, South Jeolla Province for about 30 years. Based on his field-oriented management philosophy, he has driven innovation in cooperative operations and support for fishermen. These efforts have led to organizational improvements and enhanced competitiveness, establishing a stable foundation for growth.

The cooperative achieved top management results nationwide, including: ▲ 6.8 billion won in net profit for fiscal year 2024, ranking first among fisheries cooperatives nationwide ▲ 303.8 billion won in seafood auction sales, also first nationwide ▲ Excellence Award in mutual financial management ▲ Second place in the E Group of the Fisheries Cooperative Insurance Annual Awards, among others. As a result, it has earned the reputation of being the "number one fisheries cooperative."

In addition, the cooperative was highly praised for its active efforts to resolve the Maro sea area dispute, which had persisted for about 40 years, thereby helping to restore trust between the cooperative and fishermen.

Looking ahead, the cooperative plans to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable fisheries industry model through mid- to long-term strategies such as: ▲ increasing members' income ▲ strengthening the competitiveness of high value-added products such as seaweed and abalone ▲ diversifying sales channels ▲ opening eco-friendly live fish auction markets, among others.

President Kim Ki-young stated, "The growth of the cooperative is the growth of our members," adding, "I will take responsibility and seek answers in the field to further strengthen the income base of our members and invigorate the local economy."

This award is regarded as a meaningful achievement that demonstrates the cooperative's role as a key institution connecting fishermen and the local economy.

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