Bengkulu, June 1 -- Bengkulu Governor Rohidin Mersyah has said that several South Korean investors have expressed interest in investing in the shrimp farming business in the province.

"They are interested in exploring the export of Bengkulu seafood, including farmed shrimp and other fishery products, as well as processed food," he stated on Thursday.

The investors showed their interest after witnessing the investment potential in Bengkulu province during their visit on May 31, 2023.

Governor Mersyah mentioned that the potential investors expressed their desire to develop shrimp farming businesses and other marine-related opportunities due to the high demand for shrimp and other seafood commodities in South Korea.

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