A seafood company based in Wando, Jeonnam, is expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia by exporting 12 tons of seaweed for gimbap to Thailand, valued at 450 million won.
The Jeonnam Bio Promotion Agency's Marine Bio Division announced that the company, Bada Myungga, held a successful export shipment ceremony at its headquarters in Wando on the 14th.
The products being exported are specifically seaweed for gimbap, totaling 12 tons with an export value of approximately 450 million won.
This export is a follow-up achievement resulting from participation in overseas trade fairs and consultations with local buyers, supported by the '2026 Jeonnam Marine and Fisheries Startup Investment Support Center project.'
During the trade fair, Bada Myungga engaged in export consultations with local Thai buyers, securing a market entry into Thailand. This is significant for diversifying export markets for Jeonnam seafood products and expanding distribution networks in Southeast Asia, according to the supporting agency.
The shipment ceremony was attended by Jeong Woo-hyeok, head of the Marine Bio Division, and Kim Ja-young, CEO of Bada Myungga, among other officials, who shared updates on the export process and discussed plans for future exports and market expansion.
Jeong Woo-hyeok stated, “The export of Jeonnam's marine and fisheries resources by local companies to Thailand is expected to contribute to revitalizing the local economy and expanding into overseas markets. We will continue to provide tailored support in collaboration with relevant agencies to help local marine and fisheries companies secure competitiveness in international markets.”
The Jeonnam Marine and Fisheries Startup Investment Support Center project is jointly promoted by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Jeollanam-do, and Mokpo City, with the Jeonnam Bio Promotion Agency overseeing the initiative and the Mokpo Seafood Support Center participating.
The center provides startup education, initial funding, technology development, investment attraction, overseas market exploration, and participation in domestic and international trade fairs for marine and fisheries companies in the Jeonnam region.
In particular, the center aims to support local seafood companies in expanding their overseas markets by ensuring that participation in trade fairs and consultations with local buyers lead to actual contracts and exports.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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