"We Must Create a Control Tower for the Kim Industry"

The need is growing for establishing a national public agency (tentatively named Korea Seaweed Industry Distribution Promotion Corporation) that will serve as a control tower for the overall seaweed industry. With related bills pending in the National Assembly, a forum discussing the "Future Development Plan for the Korean Seaweed Industry" was held on the 17th at the National Assembly Member's Hall. The event was hosted by Assemblymember Moon Geum-ju and organized by the Korea Seaweed Industry Development Association. Two Consecutive Years of Exports Reaching 1 Trillion Won Need for Dedicated Organization to Support Growth Discussion of 'Seaweed Industry Distribution Promotion Corporation' Establishment ▲Need to Establish National Agency Overseeing Seaweed Industry=Seaweed has opened the era of export revenues exceeding 1 trillion won for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024, establishing itself as a critical item accounting for one-third of total seafood exports. However, ...