[Photo] 30-Year Veteran Says "Catching Nakji Is Really Tough"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] On the 4th, a 30-year veteran fisherman is busy catching three-legged octopus near the mudflats of Anak Beach in Sonbul-myeon, Hampyeong-gun, Jeonnam. The octopus production in Jeonnam has been decreasing every year, falling to around 3,700 tons last year. To protect the octopus fishery resources, Jeonnam Province has designated a closed season for octopus fishing (June 21 to July 20) since 2016 and operates it annually.