Gyeongnam Province in South Korea fosters oyster and scallop farming as a strategic industry

Gyeongnam Province announced on the 14th that it will foster oysters and scallops, which are the most produced in the country, as a strategic marine and fisheries industry. Oysters and scallops, which are in season in winter, are representative marine products of Gyeongnam. The annual production of oysters from the clean waters of the southern coast of Gyeongnam, recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), amounts to 260,000 tons. It is the undisputed number one, accounting for 81% of national production. Gyeongnam's exports, mainly frozen oysters and canned goods, account for more than 90% of national exports in terms of value. Most oysters from Gyeongnam are distributed in shelled form. There are many oyster shucking workshops (Parkshinjang) centered around Tongyeong, the main oyster producing area. Gyeongnam Province is promoting a new project to improve oyster shucking workshop facilities in order to supply raw oysters more hygienically and efficiently. ...