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The Legend of Autumn, Mokpo Mackerel Mokpo, a port city that is considered the largest distribution center for marine products in the southwestern sea! When the cold wind blows and autumn ripens, the sea becomes lively thanks to the seasonal mackerel. Due to the weather changes of the unusually hot summer last year, this fall’s catch is a bit slower than usual, but the anticipation of the largest catch of the year cannot be hidden. The place to find the seasonal mackerel is Gageodo, the southernmost point of Korea, which is 4 hours away by boat from Mokpo! Every day, the mackerel fishing boats from all over the country, including Mokpo, Jeju, and Tongyeong, gather to catch mackerel, creating a nighttime scene. Mackerel fishing boats that chase schools of mackerel, a migratory species, across the vast ocean! The captains’ battle of wits is fierce as to who will be the first to secure the path where the mackerel school passes. Once they set sail, they have to endure the difficult life of sleeping for two or three hours at the shortest, or four or five hours at the longest, every day for about two weeks. We take a look into the daily lives of the crew of the fishing boats who have to fight against the rough waves day and night to catch the best reference fish. ※ Extreme Job - Legend of Autumn! Reference Fish and Native Ginger (2024.11.30)