Yongunho is a fishing company located in Hupo-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Under the leadership of Representative Hong Young-man, eight personnel are engaged in drift net fishing. They primarily catch marine products in coastal waters using the drift net method.

Business sectors

• Drift Gillnet Fishing: Drift gillnet fishing is a traditional and efficient fishing method that utilizes ocean currents to drift nets, catching fish by getting them caught in the mesh. With net lengths ranging from hundreds of meters to several kilometers, it covers a wide sea area. Fishing is carried out by setting the nets according to the direction of the current and hauling them in after a certain period of time.

Products

• Various migratory fish species: Drift net fishing is effective for catching mainly planktonic migratory fish species. Representative examples include mackerel, Spanish mackerel, yellowtail, and tuna, while in coastal areas, various species such as croaker, pufferfish, mullet, yellowtail scad, and anchovies can be caught.

💡 A word from Jobploy
Yongunho is a small company engaged in drift net fishing, and foreign workers in the fisheries sector primarily perform tasks such as setting and retrieving nets and sorting catches on fishing vessels. The fishing industry is highly dependent on foreign workers due to its strong seasonality and severe aversion to domestic workers. Due to the nature of the work, long working hours and strenuous physical labor may be required, and there may be few days off per month. Employers must comply with legal obligations regarding foreign seasonal workers, such as enrolling them in wage arrears guarantee insurance, agricultural and fisheries safety insurance, and accident insurance. When signing an employment contract, it is important to clearly verify working conditions, including working hours, holidays, and wages, through a standard employment contract.