WANDO, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A delegation from the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA) recently visited Wando, South Korea’s leading seaweed production region, signaling growing international interest in the Asian nation’s marine farming expertise. The 15-member delegation, led by ASSA representative Jo Kelly, toured seaweed farms, processing facilities, and the Marine Bio Research Center in [...]
INCHEON, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – On Yeonpyeong Island, a fishing community situated near the maritime border with North Korea, local fishermen are locked in a dispute with municipal authorities over the disposal of fishing nets laden with crab remains, highlighting the environmental and economic challenges facing South Korea’s coastal communities. In September, the Ongjin County [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough that could significantly reduce food waste, South Korean agricultural researchers have developed and patented a novel technology using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to predict the quality of stored onions. The Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced on November 18 that the new technology addresses a persistent problem in [...]
ANDONG, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – North Gyeongsang Province announced on November 14 a comprehensive “Maritime and Fisheries Transformation” plan aimed at revitalizing its East Sea coastal fishing industry and leisure tourism sector. The ambitious initiative includes a significant shift in aquaculture strategy, with plans to invest 140 billion won through 2030 to transition from traditional [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s oceans ministry said Monday it plans to spend 10.4 billion won (US$7.45 million) to support the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) efforts to foster maritime experts. Under the project, the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology will select students from around the globe for its master’s program [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea plans to cut 1.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year from 2030 by utilizing cattle feces as a new source of energy, the government said Friday. Under the project, Korea Southern Power Co. will build related facilities and generate power, daily using 4,000 tons of [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – French beef is set to make its return to South Korean markets after a 24-year hiatus, marking a significant development in bilateral trade relations. The ban, implemented in 2000 due to concerns over Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, was recently lifted following extensive safety verifications. [...]
WANDO, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Wando County, South Korea’s premier marine products region, is gaining international recognition for its seaweed farming industry’s potential role in combating climate change through carbon sequestration. The region, known for its pristine waters, produces 800,000 tons of seaweed annually – including kim (laver), miyeok, dashima (kelp), tot, and maesaengi – [...]
JEJU, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A new variety of gold kiwifruit from Jeju Island, uniquely shaped like a heart, is making its way to consumers’ tables, the Jeju Agricultural Research and Extension Services announced on November 2. Named ‘Heart Gold,’ this new brand represents a new cultivar called ‘Gamhwang,’ a hybrid of Hongshim and Okcheon [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government has announced plans to allow the use of rural temporary shelters on farmland to extend beyond their current 12-year maximum limit, marking a significant shift in rural housing policy. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs revealed on October 29 that it would amend the [...]