Shinan ‘1004 Oysters’ First in Korea to Obtain International Certification

Shinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, was the first in Korea to receive international certification from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) for oyster varieties. ASC is awarded to fisheries and aquaculture varieties that practice sustainable aquaculture. Shinan-gun announced that it held the ‘1004 Oyster ASC International Certification Ceremony’ on the 19th with the participation of County Mayor Park Woo-ryang, Shinan-gun Council, certification agencies, and 20 oyster farmers. Shinan-gun’s representative aquaculture product, ‘1004 Oyster’, is produced using an exposed aquaculture method that utilizes clean tidal flats and the difference between high and low tides. This method respects the natural growth cycle of oysters and contributes to improving freshness and quality. In particular, since the gonads are not developed, they can maintain consistent quality throughout the four seasons and are recognized as safe food after undergoing thorough hygiene inspections and quality ...