Mukho-tae is a traditional method of drying pollock along Korea’s eastern coast, named after the port town of Mukho. Once practiced by over fifty households in the 1960s, only five remain today, placing this coastal livelihood on the brink of disappearance. Relying on cold sea winds and winter sunlight, the process is threatened by shorter winters linked to climate change. This series documents one of the remaining drying yards, where aging residents continue labor-intensive work within a narrow seasonal window, reflecting a fragile tradition shaped by wind, labor, and generational change.
