Dammi So is a wholesale processor of seafood products located in Haeje-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do, with a particular focus on processing and selling high-quality laver (seaweed). We pursue the natural, mild taste and offer products utilizing Gwangcho Gim, a local specialty.

"Dammi So (淡味所) is a laver brand and company name meaning 'a place that pursues the natural, mild taste.' It is a pioneering company that started processing and selling Itbadol Gim (Gwangcho Gim) produced in Doripo, Muan, Jeollanam-do, as roasted laver. Additionally, we operate a cafe near the laver processing plant, which also serves as a promotion hall for the premium Gwangcho Gim of Doripo."

Business Areas

• Laver processing and distribution: We produce and distribute high-quality roasted laver using Itbadol Gim (Gwangcho Gim) from Doripo, Muan, which is farmed using the stake-farming method. Our goal is to process and provide the highest quality laver to consumers.
• Wholesale of processed seafood products: We primarily wholesale processed laver products and play a role in distributing high-quality local specialty laver nationwide. This also contributes to increasing the income of local fishermen.
• Promotion and sales of local specialty products: We operate a cafe next to the laver processing plant, offering laver samples along with beverages to visitors, thereby promoting the excellence of Doripo laver. This serves to promote and boost sales of local specialty products.

Products

• Doripo Gwangcho Gim: This is a high-quality roasted laver made from Itbadol Gim, produced using the stake-farming method in the mineral-rich yellow mudflats of Doripo, Muan, Jeollanam-do. Dammi So was the first to process and sell it in roasted laver form.
• Stake-farmed Gwangcho Dol Gim: This product is processed from laver produced using the stake-farming method, which guarantees sunlight, sea breeze, and clean water. It is known for its excellent taste and rarity due to low yields.
• Stake-farmed Gwangcho Jaerae Gim: This product is presented after processing Gwangcho Jaerae Gim, farmed using traditional methods. It boasts a mild and unique flavor.

Special Notes

• Use of the finest raw laver: We boast the highest quality by using Itbadol Gim (Gwangcho Gim) produced using the traditional stake-farming method in the mineral-rich, yellow mudflats of the Muan area. This forms the basis of the taste and excellence of Dammi So's laver.
• Leading processing and commercialization: We were one of the first companies to process and sell Gwangcho Gim not in its dried form but as roasted laver, contributing to the popularization of over 50 roasted laver products thereafter.
• Local win-win and brand value: Through laver processing and sales, we contribute to increasing the income of local fishermen and aim to establish Doripo Gim as a top-quality brand. We also take the lead in promoting local specialty products by operating a laver promotion hall and cafe.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Dammi So is a small company that processes and distributes high-quality laver from Muan, Jeollanam-do. The work primarily involves laver processing, packaging, and shipping. Maintaining a clean sanitary environment and adhering to food safety standards are crucial. As we handle local specialty products, it's an environment where one can work with pride. Since it operates with a small team, close cooperation among employees and versatility may be required.