A report from the Fisheries Law Assembly member at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries reveals that only 8% of the total shipment volume of fishery products in South Korea can be traced from production to processing and sales. Despite the implementation of a seafood traceability system since 2008, aimed at enhancing consumer confidence, the number of participating companies has seen a decrease, and only 45 items account for the majority of the traceable volume. The system, which is mandatory for imported aquatic products, particularly Japanese seafood, has been criticized for not sufficiently increasing transparency and trust in seafood products.