Tongyeong, South Korea, the largest oyster producing area in the country, has seen a surge in oyster export value in 2021, reaching a nearly 10-year high of 73.4 million US dollars. The city, located by the sea and known for its beautiful scenery and oyster processing plants, produces over 70% of South Korea's oysters. These oysters are consumed domestically and exported, with the majority being raw oysters for winter consumption and larger oysters being frozen for export. However, the global supply chain crisis has extended shipping times and increased export prices. In response, Tongyeong has diversified its processed oyster products, including dried, canned, and oyster sauce, and has packaged small amounts of oyster meat for household consumption, all of which are sold online.