Uljin-gun holds mobile county office session at fisheries sites

Uljin-gun in North Gyeongsang Province held a "mobile county office" session Tuesday, visiting a local fisheries auction house and seafood export processing companies to coincide with the start of full-scale fishing operations and seafood distribution following the lifting of the red snow crab fishing ban.

The session was organized to assess the state of seafood distribution and the operating conditions of export processing firms firsthand, identify challenges faced on the ground, and explore practical support measures.

County Chief Hwang I-ju first visited the fisheries auction house, where he joined workers in preparations for the red snow crab auction, observed the distribution process and listened to concerns raised by fishermen and industry workers.

He then toured a local seafood processing and export company, inspecting key production facilities and processing lines, taking part in the production process directly, and reviewing quality control practices and production conditions for export.

At an informal meeting with the head of a red snow crab export processing firm, participants exchanged views on difficulties in seafood processing, business operating conditions and strategies for expanding into overseas markets.

"We will continue to communicate closely with those on the ground, pay careful attention to the difficulties facing fishermen and businesses, and work to enhance the added value of local seafood and boost exports," Hwang said.