Judo Legend Kim Jaeyeop Meets Haenam Mud Abalone, Feeling Full of Energy

YouTube Channel Gukmin Annaeyang TV Summer Special Broadcast

Selecting Haenam mud abalone. (Photo by Haenam County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 16th that judo gold medalist Kim Jae-yeop will meet Haenam mud abalone on the YouTube channel "Gukmin Annaeyang TV," hosted by singer Kim Jung-yeon.

Haenam mud abalone is a luxury product known as the emperor of abalones, and Seoul Olympic gold medalist Kim Jae-yeop is a legend who achieved the judo Grand Slam.

"Gukmin Annaeyang TV" is a YouTube channel created by singer Kim Jung-yeon, who received overwhelming love from viewers as the "Gukmin Annaeyang" (National Guide), and it is a benevolent broadcast with a public interest purpose.

For this contribution, she received the Influencer Award in April for spreading positive influence as a good YouTuber.

"Gukmin Annaeyang TV ? We Sell Anything" is content aimed at helping farmers hit hard by COVID-19, and this broadcast promoted Haenam mud abalone.

Myung Hyun-gwan, the mayor of Haenam, said, "Haenam mud abalone contains a lot of taurine. When considering ingredients good for fatigue recovery and vitality enhancement, taurine content is often mentioned, and when it comes to taurine, it is Haenam mud abalone." He added, "Eating Haenam mud abalone frequently can strengthen immune function and suppress aging."

He also said, "Through the 2020 Haenam Visit Year, we are holding seasonal festivals with unique characteristics, developing and operating themed stay-type tourism products, and comprehensively reorganizing the tourism reception system including food and accommodation."

The Haenam-style chicken course food street is a specialized place where you can taste both Haenam mud abalone and Haenam native chicken.

Currently, Haenam-gun is a clean area with zero COVID-19 confirmed cases, and it is actively recommended to visit Haenam this summer for healing and energy recharging, which will satisfy all five senses.

Oh Jung-geun, president of the Jeonnam Haenam Abalone Farming Association, said during a phone connection with "Gukmin Annaeyang TV," "Haenam mud abalone grows in nutrient-rich mudflats and contains a lot of minerals such as vitamin B1, B12, phosphorus, and calcium." He added, "It is good for preventing cardiovascular diseases and hypertension, and since it also contains a lot of protein, it is excellent for stamina and beauty," revealing everything about Haenam mud abalone.

Judo gold medalist Kim Jae-yeop also said, "During my athletic career, I tried everything that was good for the body. I probably ate more than 300 snakes. But abalone was the best for stamina enhancement." He focused on promotion, saying, "After trying Haenam mud abalone on Gukmin Annaeyang TV today, I don't think I will want to eat any other abalone."

Gukmin Annaeyang TV is a rural public interest broadcast that focuses on promoting local specialties without brokerage fees.

Many popular celebrities who know this have joined in large numbers. Traditional Korean musician Park Ae-ri, actors Lee Dong-jun and Lee Il-min (father and son), broadcaster Jo Young-gu, comedian Jo Moon-sik, singers Yoon Tae-gyu and Seo Ji-o, history scholar Professor Kim Jun-hyuk, judo gold medalist Kim Jae-yeop, and other famous entertainers and figures have taken the lead in promoting agricultural specialties without receiving appearance fees, which has led to a continuous increase in subscribers to "Gukmin Annaeyang TV."

Singer Kim Jung-yeon, who runs the YouTube channel "Gukmin Annaeyang TV," is the first trot singer from the group "Nochatsa."

Having received abundant love from the elderly as the National Guide, she is an idol of the elderly who attracts large audiences in broadcasts, stages, and lectures, and recently, through "Gukmin Annaeyang TV," she is creating a good standard for YouTube channels and spreading positive influence.