Heo Tae-sam is an individual business owner who has been engaged in oyster and scallop farming for over 50 years, based in Hail-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam. It is a family-run farm where his son has joined the family business and they operate it together.

Business Areas

• Oyster Farming: We farm and harvest oysters using the abundant plankton in the waters off Goseong on the southern coast. Oyster harvesting is particularly active in winter.
• Scallop Farming: We farm scallops in the clean waters of Goseong Jaran Bay, where abundant food and a calm marine environment provide optimal conditions. Scallops are shipped with their shells, which helps reduce labor costs.

Products

• Oysters: Oysters farmed off the coast of Goseong are popular as a winter health food and are used as a main ingredient in various oyster dishes.
• Scallops: Scallops farmed in the clean waters of Goseong Jaran Bay are a major product along with oysters, characterized by being shipped with their shells.

Special Notes

• 50 years of traditional aquaculture know-how: CEO Heo Tae-sam possesses deep experience and know-how accumulated over 50 years of engaging in oyster and scallop farming.
• Utilizing Goseong Jaran Bay, a clean marine area: Goseong Jaran Bay, with its abundant food sources and calm waters, provides an optimal environment for oyster and scallop farming, contributing to the production of high-quality seafood.
• Succession of family business through family management: His son, who worked at an IT company, returned home and joined the family business, enhancing the sustainability of traditional aquaculture.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Heo Tae-sam is a small-scale family business that farms oysters and scallops in the Goseong area of Gyeongnam. You will primarily be responsible for harvesting and managing oysters and scallops in the fishing grounds. As the work takes place in a marine environment, it can be physically demanding and heavily influenced by the weather. However, you can feel the reward of handling fresh seafood and it can be an opportunity to learn traditional aquaculture techniques.