Chujado Fisheries Cooperative Aquaculture is the aquaculture business division of a fisheries cooperative located in Chujado-myeon, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. It began as the Chujado Fishery Association in 1919 and developed into the Chujado Fisheries Cooperative in 1962. Its main businesses include seawater aquaculture, such as bluefin tuna cage culture and brown seaweed farming. Currently, with CEO Kim Chun-ok at the helm and 22 employees, it contributes to the development of the regional fishery industry.

"Chujado Fisheries Cooperative supports its members through various businesses, including fishery guidance, purchasing, sales, distribution, processing, and mutual finance. In particular, in conjunction with the 'Chujado Aquaculture Island Creation Project', it systematically promotes research support for marine aquaculture to revitalize the local fishing village economy, focusing on developing new aquaculture species and modernizing facilities."

Business Areas

• Bluefin Tuna Cage Culture: Chujado Fisheries Cooperative is pursuing the nation's first coastal cage culture of bluefin tuna, aiming to raise bluefin tuna fry to 40-50kg in three years within circular cages with a diameter of 20 meters.
• Brown Seaweed Farming: In collaboration with the Jeju Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, it has conducted demonstration projects for brown seaweed farming, achieving sales income in the hundreds of millions, proving its potential as a new source of income. Brown seaweed is a high-value species with biological activity properties such as antioxidant and anti-cancer effects.
• Development of Other Seawater Aquaculture: As part of the Chujado Aquaculture Island Project, it is focusing on developing alternative species to revitalize the fishing village economy by conducting research and cultivation tests on various marine aquaculture species such as scallops, sea squirts, and mussels.

Products

• Bluefin Tuna: Bluefin tuna farmed in cage culture in the waters near Chujado is expected to grow into a high-quality seafood product, contributing to the creation of new fishery income.
• Brown Seaweed: It is the main ingredient in 'Momguk', a traditional Jeju dish, and is a high-value seaweed with functional properties such as antioxidant and anti-cancer effects.
• Chujado Gulbi: This is a specialty product processed from croaker caught in the waters around Chujado. It is sold under the brand name 'Chujado Gulbi' and is a representative processed seafood product of the region.

Special Notes

• Adoption of Leading Aquaculture Technology: It actively adopts new aquaculture technologies, such as being the first in the nation to attempt coastal cage culture of bluefin tuna and successfully developing mass cultivation technology for brown seaweed.
• Production of High-Value, Region-Specific Seafood: It has succeeded in cultivating high-value seaweeds like brown seaweed and produces processed products from Chujado's croaker, such as 'Chujado Gulbi', thereby enhancing the competitiveness of regional specialty products.
• Contribution to Regional Economic Revitalization: Through the 'Chujado Aquaculture Island Project', it is promoting various aquaculture projects to increase fishermen's income and revitalize the local economy, and is also planning modernized auction facilities.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: Mainly recruits for positions such as general administration, technical skills, office support, sales support, and general fishery workers.
• Benefits: As an affiliate of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives, it is expected to provide general welfare benefits of fisheries cooperatives, including condolence payments, tuition support, health check-ups, housing-related benefits (dormitory operation), club support, employee medical and health insurance, anniversary gifts, and childcare allowances.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Chujado Fisheries Cooperative Aquaculture is a cooperative that farms and processes various seafood products such as bluefin tuna and brown seaweed in the clean waters of Chujado, Jeju. It may involve significant physical labor in fishing and aquaculture operations, as well as seafood processing. Understanding of the marine environment, perseverance, and teamwork are important. As a member of the cooperative, stable welfare benefits can be expected.