Korean Narrative Structure

5.1.2 Jjukkumi Soho Jjukkumi live or spawn in shallow waters with sandy bottoms, hiding in shells similar to those of sora, a type of clam. This behavior is utilized in fishing by attaching sora shells at regular intervals to a main line, catching jjukkumi that enter the shells. Recently, artificial sora shells are used. Holes are made in the entrance of the sora shells, and thin threads with a diameter of 2-4mm are sewn in, connected to a main line with a diameter of 8-12mm at intervals of about 70-100cm. When fishing, the gear is retrieved using a side drum, catching jjukkumi that are inside the sora shells, and then the gear is redeployed in the same place or moved to another fishing ground. After deployment, the ends of the main line are secured with buoys and anchors. Depending on the catch, the gear may be retrieved once or twice a day when the catch is good, but it may only be retrieved every two to three days when the catch is poor. The number of fishing gears used varies ...