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From December to February, when the real cold begins, Geoje, Gyeongnam, becomes busy with cod fishing. This is to catch cod that has gathered in the sea off Geoje for spawning. Cod can only be caught during the winter, so now is the busiest time. In Isudo, Geoje, fishermen set out to catch cod every morning at a nearby fishing ground. Upon arriving at the fishing ground, the captain and crew raise the pre-installed homang. In Geoje, they set up a net called homang to catch cod without damaging it. When lifting the bag-shaped homang, care must be taken not to tear the net. This is because each cod weighs 7 to 10 kg. The cod caught this way is moved to a workshop to dry in the cold wind. After removing the gills and intestines, they are laid out in a row and dried for about ten to fifteen days to make dried cod. In addition, the work of making medicinal cod, which has been eaten as a health food in Geoje since ancient times, also continues. After emptying the gills and intestines, the inside of the body is filled with salt, wrapped with rice straw, and dried for about 3 months. Since the intestines of the cod must be removed without cutting open the stomach, it requires skill. ※ Extreme Job - A Gift from Winter, Cod Catching and Herb Collection (2023.01.07)