"Interest and support for inland fisheries..."

Published Feb 6, 2026

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The production volume of inland fisheries stands at a modest 45,447 tons as of 2024, accounting for 1.1% of the country's total fishery production of 3.61 million tons, but it produces a variety of freshwater eel (snake eel), trout, catfish, and dace, meeting the demand for national food. Despite this, inland fisheries account for a small proportion of the total fishery production and receive relatively little attention, prompting inland fishermen to express the need for attention and support from the central government, local governments, and fishery organizations. Research Fellow Park Ji-hoon from the Fisheries Economic Research Institute of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives mentioned in a research report on inland fisheries.

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The production volume of inland aquaculture in 2024 is a mere 45,447 tons, representing 1.1% of the country's total fishery production of 3.61 million tons, but it produces a diverse range of freshwater eel (snake eel), trout, catfish, and dace, meeting the nation's food demand. Despite this, inland aquaculture accounts for a small proportion of the total fishery production, and there is relatively little attention given to it. Inland aquaculture operators are calling for more attention and support from the central government, local governments, and fishery organizations. Researcher Park Ji-hoon from the Fisheries Economics Research Institute of the Central Fisheries Cooperatives Association presented a research report titled "Survey and Support Direction for Inland Aquaculture Status." The report proposed strategies and support plans for the development of inland aquaculture. Researcher Park set three major strategies: improving inland aquaculture systems, establishing a ...

Source: Fisheco