CHUNCHEON, Mar. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — An increasing quantity of tuna is being caught on the east coast of Gangwon Province. However, those plying their trade in the waters off the east coast have yet to benefit financially from the tuna. Recently, a rise in sea temperatures and the formation of new food chains led [...]
SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Sushi lovers in South Korea will be able to taste a new breed of tuna in local restaurants and gourmet shops as farm-bred bluefin tuna is coming to the market this year, the fisheries ministry said Friday. Local fishermen have tried to cultivate bluefin, one of the most popular [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s premium fisheries export brand, K-Fish, will debut in a trade fair in China as part of an ongoing effort to promote quality products in the vast market, the oceans ministry said Tuesday. K-Fish is the national fisheries brand of selected products in 11 categories, including dried laver, tuna and abalone. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has registered its trademark rights in 36 countries, including China, the [...]
GOSEONG, Dec.17 (Korea Bizwire) – Salmon, which was recently farmed for the first time in Korea, is gaining popularity in the market. According to Donghae STF, a fish farming company, farmed salmon distributed once or twice a week since November 9 has been met with positive reactions from consumers. The salmon distributed by Donghae STF [...]