South Jeolla Province in South Korea is taking steps to curb illegal unlicensed seaweed farming, which has surged due to rising seaweed prices. The province aims to create a stable production base for aquaculture products and restore order in fishing grounds by intensifying guidance and enforcement against illegal farming. This move is aimed at preventing disputes, safety accidents, and civil complaints caused by the expansion of unlicensed aquaculture. The province will collaborate with 10 coastal cities and counties to crack down on illegal facilities and enforce administrative measures for those whose owners are hard to identify. The province also plans to suggest increased punishments to the prosecutor's office for illegal activities and use a fishery resource protection management ship to share fishing information in real time.