[Interview] Han Mun-cheol, Chairman of the Jeonnam Food Export Association

Published Nov 21, 2025

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"It has been reported that the U.S. government is significantly strengthening the standards of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), causing alarm regarding exports to the U.S." Han Mung-chul, chairman of the Jeonnam Food Export Association, stated, "Major seafood processed products in the Jeonnam region, such as dried pollack and shrimp paste, are facing the risk of U.S. export restrictions" and called for "an urgent and proactive response strategy and measures from the government." Chairman Han said, "In particular, if the U.S. MMPA measures are fully implemented starting from January next year, not only will there be a decrease in fishery sales, but there is a high possibility that the damage will spread throughout the entire industry" and expressed concern that "the impact on the regional economy will be significant, urging the government to take prompt action."

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U.S. government significantly strengthens Marine Mammal Protection Act standards Regional seafood exports to the U.S. in crisis Urgent need for government response strategies and measures "It has been reported that the U.S. government is significantly strengthening the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) standards, causing alarm over U.S. exports." Han Moon-chul, Chairman of the Jeonnam Food Export Association, stated, "Major seafood processed products from the Jeonnam region, such as abalone and shrimp paste, are facing the risk of U.S. export restrictions" and called for "urgent and proactive response strategies and measures from the government." Chairman Han said, "If the U.S. MMPA measures are fully implemented starting January next year, it is highly likely that the damage will spread throughout the industry, not just reducing fishery sales" and urged the government "to quickly prepare alternatives." Chairman Han explained, "The MMPA is a U.S. federal law that requires the ...

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