Megaplan Co., Ltd. (CEO Yoo Cheol-won), a smart aquaculture company, received the final certification as a New Technology in Marine and Fisheries (NET) from the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology Promotion on December 31, 2025. With this certification, Megaplan has received national recognition for its advancement of the fishing industry, previously dependent on the natural environment, into a state-of-the-art manufacturing sector capable of control and predictability.
The core of Megaplan's technology lies in the precise control of biological cycles. By controlling environmental conditions such as water temperature and light factors, the spawning cycle of mackerel, previously limited to specific seasons, has been transformed into multi-year spawning. This has enabled the establishment of a commercially viable, stable yield and data-driven production planning system. It also enables customized production tailored to market needs, such as nutrition, texture, and hygiene.
This technology certification is also attracting attention in the Japanese market. The Japanese fishing industry is considering leveraging Megaplan's onshore smart aquaculture technology as a safe production base from a business contingency plan (BCP) perspective, including risk management for radiation and earthquakes. Megaplan is also negotiating with a Japanese company regarding the reverse export of mackerel, suggesting the possibility of restructuring the Korean-Japanese seafood supply chain.
Furthermore, the megaplan's mass production system is expected to mitigate the volatility of seafood prices due to climate change, maintain quality in a clean environment, and secure cost competitiveness through economies of scale.
CEO Yoo Cheol-won said, “NET certification is a technical demonstration of Korea’s food security capabilities,” and added, “Starting in 2026, we will take the lead in reducing costs and establishing a sustainable food supply chain through technological innovation.”
Megaplan was selected as the 14th IBK Changgong Guro incubation company and is continuing its growth with support from CNT Tech, the operator of TIPS, through various support programs such as investment attraction, IR, and mentoring.
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