This winter, Koreans are heading to the wholesale markets for some fresh raw fish, known in Korean as .<br />This year, diners are in luck, at least, because prices are down.<br />Our Choi Jeong-yoon filed this report from Seoul's most famous fish market.<br />"This is Noryangjin fish market in Seoul. Here you can enjoy some halibut, South Korean's favorite raw fish, for the price of 18 US dollars per kilo."<br />This winter, the prices are lower than usual.<br />According to a recent report from Statistics Korea, the price of the raw fish last month fell 2 percent on-year,...marking the biggest drop in 13 years.<br />Halibut in particular saw a roughly 30 percent decrease in their wholesale price.<br />"The price fall is mainly due to oversupply. New technology has produced too much fish. To make things worse, the Seoul-Tokyo trade war has intensified export quarantine procedures... which leaves supplies concentrated in domestic markets. Measures are being taken to stabilize the price... such as Jeju-do Island purchasing and discarding of 200 tons of halibut.”<br />But the lower prices are attracting more customers to the fish markets.<br />And for travelers, Noryangjin fish market is a unique experience.<br /> “Because it’s a lot different from German fish markets because everything is still alive, and it’s so fresh whereas in Germany it’s not really alive anymore. So it’s really good.”<br /> “I am here trying to look for king crab to eat for my lunch. I want to try a lot of fish, the ones I see in the movies and all the exciting foods.”<br />The winter delicacy at the market is yellowtail.<br /> “In winter people look for yellowtail because it's savory and full of nutrients. It's good for your brain and blood vessels as well as helping prevent osteoporosis."<br />Recently, it's easy to spot younger consumers around the market.<br />Along with active promotions through Social Networking Services, special applications provide information about the fish at the market as well as reviews from other customers.<br />Choi Jeong-yoon, Arirang News.<br />
