Wonbok Trout Farm, started by pioneer trout farmer Ham Jun-sik in 1965 and established in Mitan-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun in 1980, boasts over 50 years of tradition. Utilizing clean spring water, it produces high-quality trout and sells trout sashimi and processed trout products through its directly managed stores and online shopping mall.

"Wonbok Trout Farm is a pioneer in domestic trout farming, led by the undisputed top master, Ham Jun-sik. He entered the trout farming business in 1965 with 10,000 imported trout eggs. In 1980, he established the current farm in Mitan-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, and has been leading the trout farming industry for over 40 years. Utilizing spring water with a constant temperature of 9 to 14°C year-round, the farm produces approximately 100 tons of top-quality trout annually."

Business Areas

• Trout farming: Since 1965, it has played a pioneering role in the history of domestic trout farming, raising high-quality trout using spring water from Mitan-myeon, Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province. It produces disease-resistant and healthy trout and ships them nationwide.
• Trout processing and sales: In 2018, a directly managed processing plant was established, and the company operates the directly managed store '88 Songeo Hoijip' and the online shopping mall 'Wonbok Songeo'. It develops and provides various trout products such as trout sashimi, trout fish sauce, and dried trout jerky to consumers.
• Trout farming technology transfer: The company contributes to the development of domestic trout farming technology and is pursuing projects to transfer trout farming technology overseas, including to Nepal. This serves to promote Korea's advanced farming technology globally.

Products

• Trout sashimi: Fresh Pyeongchang trout, raised in clean Class 1 water, is served in thick slices, characterized by its chewy texture. Packaging and delivery orders are available through directly managed stores and the online shopping mall.
• Processed trout products: The farm develops and sells various processed products such as Pyeongchang rainbow trout fish sauce, chaga mushroom trout fish sauce, dried trout jerky (for steak), whole trout, and semi-dried trout. It is exploring ways to expand trout consumption through the development of new processed products like trout soup.

Special Notes

• Pioneer of domestic trout farming: Starting trout farming in 1965, he led the development of the domestic trout farming industry. CEO Ham Jun-sik is recognized as the top master in trout farming and a recipient of the Iron Tower Industrial勋章. The farm possesses over 50 years of history and know-how.
• Optimal farming environment: Utilizing abundant spring water in Mitan-myeon, Pyeongchang, which maintains a constant water temperature of 9-14°C year-round, provides the optimal environment for trout farming. This allows for the production of high-quality trout that are resistant to diseases and healthy.
• Development and distribution of diverse products: The farm develops processed products such as trout fish sauce and dried trout jerky, in addition to trout sashimi, and distributes them through directly managed stores and an online shopping mall. This contributes to expanding trout consumption and revitalizing the local economy.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: Trout farm site management, cleaning of discarded fishing gear and waste, aquatic plant transplantation and management, pollution source monitoring and reporting, water quality testing and improvement activities, fish catch classification and selection of useful catches, utilization of non-useful catches, live and chilled fish transportation management
• Benefits: Enrollment in four major insurances (National Pension, Employment Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Health Insurance), severance pay, meal provision (1 meal)

💡 A Word from JobPloy
Wonbok Trout Farm is a place with a long history and technological prowess in domestic trout farming. The primary role will be on-site management of the trout farm, where maintaining clean water quality and caring for the trout are crucial. It may involve significant physical activity and is suitable for those who prefer working in a natural environment. It will be an opportunity to learn the company's long-standing tradition and technology.