Songhak Farm is a pig farm located in Pohang, Gyeongbuk, where CEO Lee Seok-tae and his son Lee Han-boreum have dedicated two generations to restoring and raising Korean native pigs. This farm contributes to species preservation and industrialization by restoring the genes of disappearing native pigs and registering them with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under the name 'Gyeongbuk-don'.

"Songhak Farm is a farm where CEO Lee Seok-tae began restoration work in 1992 by collecting black pigs from all over the country to continue the lineage of Korean native pigs that were disappearing through the Japanese colonial period and industrialization. Over two generations, through genetic research and breeding, a pure native pig breed has been secured, named 'Gyeongbuk-don', and registered with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), leading the way in preserving native species and increasing their value."

Business Areas

• Restoration and Rearing of Korean Native Pigs: Songhak Farm is restoring and raising pure breeds of native pigs by discovering the genetic traits of native pigs that settled on the Korean Peninsula before the Japanese colonial period and breeding them over five generations. This holds significant value beyond simple rearing, as it involves the preservation of native species.
• Premium Pork Production and Processing: Restored native pigs have a longer rearing period than regular pigs, but are supplied to high-end restaurants due to their excellent taste and quality. Furthermore, specialized processing such as dry aging increases their added value, leading the premium food ingredient market.
• Breeding Stock Preservation and Industrialization: Recognized as breeding stock by the Korea Animal Improvement Association and registered as 'Gyeongbuk-don' with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the rights to the breed have been secured. Through this, a sustainable industrialization model for native pigs is being established, increasing their value as a future food resource.

Products

• Gyeongbuk-don (Korean Native Pig): This is a unique Korean native pig breed restored and raised by Songhak Farm over two generations. It has black fur, a long snout, facial wrinkles, and a straight jaw.
• Aged Native Pork and Processed Products: Native pork with excellent taste and quality is processed using dry aging and supplied to premium markets, including high-end restaurants in Seoul.

Special Notes

• Restoration of Korean Native Pigs and Securing Unique Breeds: Through over 30 years of effort spanning two generations, the genes of disappearing Korean native pigs have been restored, and a genetically pure breed has been secured and officially recognized as 'Gyeongbuk-don'. This is a unique strength as the only private farm in Korea raising native pigs.
• Pioneering the Premium Market and High Added Value: Supplied to high-end restaurants in Seoul at a price up to 10 times higher than that of regular pigs, it is recognized for its excellent taste and quality, pioneering the premium food ingredient market. This is a successful case of maximizing the economic value of native pigs.
• Preservation of Species Diversity and Value as a Food Resource: The registration of 'Gyeongbuk-don' with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has internationally recognized its value as a food resource, and this is considered an important achievement contributing to the preservation of species diversity in an era of climate crisis.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: Mainly, field personnel for pig farms, and positions for pig rearing and management can be recruited.

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Songhak Farm is a special farm that restores and raises Korea's disappearing native pigs. The main duties involve pig rearing and management, which can be physically demanding. However, it offers the advantage of participating in meaningful work of raising and preserving valuable Korean native pigs, and gaining experience in the premium livestock farming sector, which differs from conventional pig farming.