Cheongsanbada English Agricultural Cooperative Corporation, established in 2006, is a fisheries management entity specializing in abalone farming, processing, and export, based in Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do. It operates as a producer cooperative with 16 abalone farming households participating as shareholders, achieving vertical integration from raw material procurement to processing and global distribution. The company exports over 200 tons of abalone annually to 7 countries overseas, solidifying its position as a global seafood company.

"We started abalone farming in Cheongsando and are now a producer cooperative company involved in abalone distribution, export, processing, and sales. Cheongsanbada is working with local residents to make abalone, Wando's representative specialty, a product representing Korea, and will continue to strive to protect Wando's clean natural environment and revitalize the local economy."

Business Areas

• Abalone Farming and Processing: 16 abalone farming households in the Wando region participate as shareholders, establishing a vertically integrated structure that handles all processes from raw material production to collection and processing. This minimizes distribution costs and ensures a stable supply of fresh abalone.
• Seafood Wholesale, Retail, and Export: We wholesale, retail, and export various abalone products, including live abalone, frozen abalone, and processed abalone, to domestic and international markets. We are expanding our export channels to several overseas countries such as Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.
• Development of Processed Seafood Products: We are expanding the production of processed foods utilizing abalone, such as abalone jang, canned abalone, and steamed abalone, as well as processed products centered on Wando-produced seaweeds like maesaengi (seaweed fulvescens), miyeok (sea mustard), and dashima (kelp).

Products

• Live Abalone: We provide fresh live abalone, farmed in the pristine waters of Wando, in various sizes, distributed to domestic and international markets via live fish trucks and air transport.
• Processed Abalone (Abalone Jang, Canned Abalone, etc.): Various processed foods utilizing abalone include abalone jang (marinated abalone), frozen abalone, canned abalone, steamed abalone, and 'Rice & Series' products. These are also supplied to domestic department stores and hotels.
• Seaweed Processed Products (Seaweed Pickles): We produce pickle products made from fresh seaweed harvested in pristine areas. Using good soy sauce and vinegar without chemical additives, we offer a healthy and refreshing taste.

Special Notes

• Sustainable Aquaculture and International Certification: As the first in Asia to acquire ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certification, an international eco-friendly seafood certification, we are leading the way in sustainable aquaculture environments. This is recognized as having opened new avenues in the field of abalone farming.
• Advanced Technology-based Quality Management: Through collaboration with Samsung SDS, we have introduced a blockchain-based traceability system, establishing a highly reliable food supply chain. We maintain low mortality rates and high freshness through thorough quality control from farming to distribution.
• Producer Cooperative-centric Vertical Integration: With 16 abalone farming households directly participating as shareholders, we have established a vertically integrated structure that handles all processes from raw material production to collection, processing, and export within a single organization. This provides strong price competitiveness and consistent quality.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Cheongsanbada English Agricultural Cooperative Corporation is a company specializing in abalone farming, processing, and export in Wando. It is expected that the work will primarily involve abalone and seaweed. As the company has adopted ASC international certification and a blockchain system, its standards for quality and hygiene are high, so a meticulous and responsible attitude is important in related fields. Efforts are needed to maintain freshness during seafood processing and distribution, and for foreign workers, it can be a good opportunity to learn about Korea's seafood industry, especially in the abalone sector.