Namjinho is a small-scale private business based on fisheries located at 100, Susongdong-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province. It is operated by representative Nam Chang-hyeon, with coastal improved bottom shoveling as its main business, and is run by two people.

Business sectors

• Coastal Improved Anchovy Net Fishing: The Namjinho catches marine products through coastal improved anchovy net fishing. This fishing method involves anchoring a net in areas with strong currents and guiding schools of fish into the net as the currents flow to catch them.

Products

• Various coastal fish species: Major target species include hairtail, shrimp, anchovies, butterfish, blue crabs, conger eels, and cuttlefish, and small fishing vessels mainly catch anchovies, shrimp, and medium-sized shrimp.

Special Features

• Energy-efficient fishing method: Coastal improved bottom trawling utilizes currents for fishing, so it is highly energy-efficient as it consumes less fuel compared to other fishing methods operating in the same fishing grounds.
• Possibility of fishing in areas with strong currents: This fishery has the advantage of being able to operate effectively even in areas with strong currents by securing the net with an anchor.

💡 A word from Jobploy
Namjinho is a small-scale fisheries business engaged in coastal improved bottom sling fishing. Work in this sector requires high-intensity physical labor during the processes of casting and hauling in nets, and there may be a risk of safety accidents. Therefore, foreign workers must strictly adhere to safety regulations and be prepared for the strenuous labor inherent in fishing operations. The main catches include a variety of species such as anchovies and shrimp, and it is an energy-efficient fishing method that utilizes ocean currents.