Jangheung Musan Seaweed, produced in Jangheung, is set to make its debut in the U.S. market as the company prepares to expand its overseas sales channels.
On June 14, Jangheung Musan Seaweed Co. held a ceremony to load 5,000 boxes of seaweed for export to the United States, the company announced on June 15.
The export volume is valued at approximately 50 million won and is a follow-up to a memorandum of understanding signed on June 1 between Jangheung Musan Seaweed Co., Jangheung County, and K Global Food.
At that time, the three parties agreed to collaborate to enhance the export competitiveness of local specialties and expand overseas sales channels. This initial shipment to the U.S. marks the beginning of a strengthened cooperative framework for exploring international markets.
Jangheung Musan Seaweed Co. aims to use this export as an opportunity to validate its product competitiveness in the U.S. market and plans to pursue continuous increases in export volume and diversification of its overseas distribution network.
Expanding the overseas market for locally produced Musan seaweed is significant not only for the exporting company but also for local fishing households and the processing and distribution sectors, potentially benefiting the entire regional fishery industry.
Jangheung County also plans to continue supporting efforts to ensure that the overseas expansion of local seafood products is not a one-time event, focusing on market development and expanding export foundations.
Jangheung Musan Seaweed Co. intends to gradually expand its target countries and distribution networks, enhancing its brand competitiveness as a representative seafood product of Jangheung.
Kim Hyung-soo, CEO of Jangheung Musan Seaweed Co., stated, “This export to the U.S. is the first step in introducing the quality of Jangheung Musan Seaweed to the international market. We will expand our presence in overseas markets, including the U.S., based on our collaboration with Jangheung County and K Global Food.”
Jeong Jong-hoon, head of the Jangheung County Fisheries Department, remarked, “The expansion of exports by local companies is expected to contribute not only to the growth of these businesses but also to the expansion of sales channels for local seafood and the revitalization of the regional economy. We will continue to promote export foundations and support projects to help our excellent seafood products enter international markets.”
Meanwhile, Jangheung Musan Seaweed Co. is a local seafood company based in Gwanseon-eup, Jangheung County, producing and selling a variety of products made from Musan seaweed. With this export to the U.S., Jangheung County plans to enhance the added value of local seafood products and secure stable overseas sales channels through strengthened cooperation with exporting companies.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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