Woori Fisheries is an inland aquaculture company located in Sinji-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do, operated by CEO Kim Hwan-sik, who specializes in halibut farming. The company focuses on producing high-quality halibut in the clean environment of the Wando region.

Business sectors

• Flounder Farming: Woori Fisheries operates a flounder farming business in the pristine waters of Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do. The Wando region is known for producing flounder with firm flesh and excellent taste and nutritional value by utilizing clean seawater drawn from the maifan stone seabed and high-quality feed.

Products

• Flounder (Hippocampus): The main product is the flounder, which is loved by the public as a popular sashimi fish. Wando flounder is highly regarded for its high protein content and firm texture, resulting in a chewy taste. It is also a good health food as it is rich in Vitamin B12, Omega-3, and DHA.

Special Features

• Excellence of the pristine waters of Wando: The Wando region is a clean marine area rich in organic matter and nutrients, where currents from the South and West Seas intersect and the continental shelf is well-developed. In particular, the low winter water temperatures extend the growth period of flounder, resulting in firm flesh and an excellent texture.
• Production of High-Quality Flounder: We produce high-quality 'Wando Premium Flounder' by farming using seawater purified with maifan stone and high-quality feed, while striving for eco-friendly disease management. This is recognized as being of superior quality to wild-caught flounder.

💡 A word from Jobploy
Woori Fisheries is a small-scale company engaged in flounder farming in Wando, South Jeolla Province. Aquaculture can involve significant physical labor, such as tank management, feeding, water quality control, and shipping. The Wando region is renowned for flounder farming, and dedication to producing high-quality seafood is crucial. As a foreign worker, diligence and meticulousness are required, and an understanding of seafood handling and the aquaculture environment will aid in adapting to the job.