Ahead of the Lunar New Year, the Fisheries Cooperatives are making an all-out effort to stabilize seafood prices.

Published Feb 13, 2026

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The Central Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives is taking steps to ensure stability during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday by supplying government-reserved aquatic products to the market at up to half the price offline and offering discounts of up to 60% on major high-season items online. President Noh Dong-jin of the Central Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives visited the Noryangjin Fisheries Market in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, a supplier of government-reserved aquatic products, on the 10th, held discussions with merchants, and checked the distribution status of aquatic products. The Central Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives supplied over 13,000 tons of government-reserved aquatic products, including mackerel and pollock, 2,000 tons more than last year's Lunar New Year, at prices up to 50% lower than market prices to traditional markets, supermarkets, and wholesale markets. President Noh discussed government reserves and other matters on this day.

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The Central Cooperative Association is holding an event to stabilize prices ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday by supplying government-reserved aquatic products at up to half the market price offline and offering up to 60% discounts on major seasonal products online. President Noh visited the Noryangjin Fisheries Market, a government-reserved aquatic product supplier in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, on the 10th to hold discussions with merchants and check the distribution situation of aquatic products. The Central Cooperative Association supplied over 13,000 tons of government-reserved aquatic products, including mackerel and pollack, to traditional markets, supermarkets, and wholesale markets at prices up to 50% off the market price, an increase of 2,000 tons compared to last year's Lunar New Year holiday. President Noh purchased government-reserved and gift aquatic products directly to observe the current price trends. Following this, a sharing event was held, delivering New ...

Source: Fisheco