Kyungminho is a seawater aquaculture business located at 406 Seongduguryong-gil, Dongil-myeon, Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do. It is operated by CEO Kang Il, with laver and oysters as its main business areas. It is a small-scale business operated by 2 employees.

Business Areas

• Laver Farming: The Goheung region in Jeollanam-do has suitable conditions for laver farming, which is done by artificially cultivating laver spores attached to facilities. Laver farming is mainly carried out during the off-season in winter, contributing to the income of fishermen.
• Oyster Farming: Oyster farming is active mainly along the southern coast, and the raft culture method is widely used in Goheung. Oysters are rich in nutrients and have a strong flavor, with the peak season from November to February of the following year.

Products

• Laver: A type of seaweed, it is processed and consumed in various forms such as seasoned laver and laver for kimbap. Laver is recognized as a healthy food due to its rich vitamin and zinc content.
• Oysters: Referred to as 'milk of the sea', it can be enjoyed in various forms such as raw oysters, rock oysters, and shelled oysters. Oysters are most delicious when produced in winter.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Kyungminho is a seawater fishery company in Goheung, Jeollanam-do, that farms laver and oysters. The peak season for laver farming is mainly from September to May of the following year, and the peak season for oyster farming is from November to February of the following year. As such, the workload in seawater aquaculture can vary depending on the season. During the peak season, there can be a lot of physical activity, such as working at sea farms and then performing processing and organizing tasks on land. It is important for foreign workers to understand the seasonal work characteristics and work intensity, and to comply with safety rules. The Goheung region has been selected as a leading smart aquaculture innovation zone, promoting aquaculture innovation such as the introduction of AI-based farming technology, so improvements in the working environment are expected in the long term.