A self-managed fishing community has received official approval in South Korea

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South Korea

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Published Jan 29, 2024

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The Dorido Gwieoin Autonomous Community in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, has become South Korea's first self-managed fishing community consisting solely of fishermen. The 25-member community, which has been earning income through cockle collection since December, received approval from Hwaseong City after establishing its own regulations. The local government and Gyeonggi Province plan to actively support the community through education.

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Increased income by collecting cockles since December last year In Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, a self-managed fishing community comprised only of fishermen has received official approval for the first time in Korea and is beginning fishing activities in earnest. Gyeonggi Province announced that the Dorido Gwieoin Autonomous Community received approval as a self-managed fishing community from Hwaseong City on the 26th of last month. The self-managed fishing community is an organization formed by fishermen to manage and use fisheries resources by enacting their own regulations that are stronger than the current laws regarding prohibited fishing periods and prohibited length standards. If you apply to the relevant local government by meeting certain requirements, such as establishing your own regulations, you will receive approval through deliberation. Self-managed fishing communities exist in the past, but this is the first time that they are comprised solely of fishermen. All ...

Source: Susantimes