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Ancient Bamboo Fishing Traps Lure Tourists to South Korean Shores

Ancient Bamboo Fishing Traps Lure Tourists to South Korean Shores

NAMHAE, Jun. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The “jukbangyeom,” an intricate bamboo fishing trap system with a 500-year history, is drawing throngs of tourists to the coastal waters of Jijok Strait in Namhae County, South Gyeongsang Province. On June 20, several visitors to Namhae gathered at an observation deck overlooking the jukbangyeom installations, marveling at the real-life [...]