Fishermen's Day and the future of fisheries in South Korea

Published 2022년 4월 4일

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The article highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the fishery industry in South Korea, as discussed at the Sea Day ceremony in Boryeong. The government recognized individuals in the field with the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit and awarded more prizes than previous years. The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries praised the industry's growth, which has made South Korea one of the top 10 fisheries powerhouses globally. However, the article also points out significant issues such as the potential impact of the Fukushima nuclear plant's contaminated water, offshore wind farm construction threatening fisheries, conflicts due to resource limitations, and concerns about the aquaculture sector's performance. It emphasizes the need for more talented people to join the industry and for fishermen and fishing communities to be involved in government policies to ensure a bright future for South Korea's fishery sector.

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On the 1st, a ceremony was held in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, to commemorate the Sea Day, the largest festival of fisheries and fishermen. At the commemorative ceremony held under the theme of “Enriching the sea and revitalizing fishing villages,” winners of the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit were born in the fishery field since 2017, and more generous government awards were awarded than in previous years, such as silver towers, bronze towers, iron towers, and industrial medals. At the ceremony, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Moon Seong-hyeok praised the hard work of fishermen all over the country, saying that it was thanks to the efforts of the fishermen that it was able to grow into one of the world's top 10 fisheries powerhouses with a production of 3.82 million tons and sales of 66 trillion won. In particular, seaweed, which achieved an export performance of USD 700 million as a single item of seafood, has grown into a new Hallyu food that captivates ...

Source: Fisheco