South Korea: The seafood in June is flounder and sea bass

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has selected ‘flounder’ and ‘bass’ as the fishery products for June. There are over 100 species of flounder distributed around the world. In Korea, there are more than 30 species, such as sea buckthorn and oil flounder. It is one of the representative aquatic products that people enjoy because of its high production and good taste. Flounder is a fish that can be enjoyed all year round, regardless of the season. It tastes best around this time of June. Flounder is rich in protein and low in fat, so it is good for diet. It is rich in selenium, which helps to prevent aging and boost immunity. Flounder, which is in season, is not strong enough to eat it with bones or sashimi, which is fermented with millet and malt, and is a delicacy. Also, dried flounder can be eaten boiled or grilled. Another fish of the month, sea bass, is famous for its name 'Chulseeo', which changes according to birth and growth. Young sea bass are called 'boroeo', ...