South Korea: South Chungcheong Province increases sea cucumber production by 100%

South Chungcheong Province has decided to double sea cucumber production in the province within the next three years. Sea cucumbers are called ‘wild ginseng of the sea’ and are in the spotlight, but their production has been decreasing significantly in recent years due to global warming. South Chungcheong Province announced on the 20th that it will invest 28.8 billion won by 2026 to create an eco-friendly sea cucumber spawning and habitat in the Boryeong and Taean waters. Sea cucumbers are rich in nutrients such as protein, calcium, and potassium, so they have high nutritional and medical value, and have a unique texture and taste, making them popular with tourists visiting the sea. In particular, sea cucumbers produced in South Chungcheong Province are recognized as having the highest quality in Korea, and most of the sea cucumbers produced in the Boryeong and Taean regions are highly preferred in China and are exported. The Boryeong-Taean sea area is an area where cold water is ...