Suhyup Chairman: "Fishermen Leading the Overcoming of COVID-19"

The 10th Fisheries Day Ceremony Held on the 1st in Pohang, Gyeongbuk

Lim Juntak, Chairman of the Korea Fisheries Industry Federation and the Korea Fisheries Cooperative (Suhyup) Central Association, speaking at the ceremony commemorating the "10th Fisheries Day." (Photo by Korea Fisheries Cooperative)

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Lim Juntak, Chairman of the Korea Fisheries Industry Federation and the Korea Fisheries Cooperative (Suhyup) Central Association, urged on the 1st at the '10th Fisheries Day' commemorative ceremony that "fishermen will lead the overcoming of COVID-19 and become the main players opening a new future for the Republic of Korea."

The ceremony held at the Daejam Hall of Pohang City Hall was attended by about 70 people including Moon Seong-hyeok, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do, Lee Gang-deok, Mayor of Pohang, Hong Moon-pyo, Member of the National Assembly, Kim Byung-wook, Member of the National Assembly, and Chairman Lim. Attendance was limited according to the government's COVID-19 quarantine guidelines and was broadcast live on YouTube.

Chairman Lim emphasized, "The blue future of Korean fisheries depends on the hands of us fishermen," adding, "Through the preservation of a bountiful sea, we can realize the happiness of fishing villages and the people."

He also said, "By realizing a 'clean sea and hopeful fishing villages,' our fishermen will lead the overcoming of COVID-19 and become the main players opening a new future for the Republic of Korea."

President Moon Jae-in delivered a congratulatory message via video, expressing gratitude to fishermen who have worked hard for the development of the fisheries industry despite COVID-19. President Moon said, "Like Gwamegi, which gains a deep flavor by freezing and thawing repeatedly in the winter sea, our fisheries industry will overcome crises and become stronger."

Minister Moon said, "The government will work together to enhance the value of fisheries and create fishing villages where people want to live," adding, "Based on the spirit of challenge passed down from our predecessors, let's find new hope in fishing villages."

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