Jeongeup-si Strengthens Guidance and Crackdown on Illegal Inland Water Fishing Activities Until June 15

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 17th that it will strengthen guidance and crackdowns on illegal fishing activities from the 17th of this month to the 15th of next month, coinciding with the full-scale spring inland water fish spawning season.

Spring is the main spawning season for inland water fish species and a period when the number of anglers increases, making it highly likely that some fishermen will engage in illegal fishing activities.

Accordingly, the city plans to carry out intensive crackdown activities with members of the inland water autonomous management community to ensure the sustainable use of inland water fishery resources and the establishment of a fishing industry base.

The main targets of the crackdown are violations of prohibited harmful fishing methods such as the use of explosives, toxic substances, and electric currents, as well as unlicensed, unauthorized, and unreported fishing activities.

In addition, illegal fishing activities using boats equipped with power engines, scuba diving equipment, cast nets, and spears to capture or collect aquatic plants and animals will be intensively cracked down on.

During the intensive crackdown period on illegal fishing, the city will vigorously promote awareness activities to prevent illegal fishing, and will strictly punish offenders according to relevant regulations when illegal acts are detected.

Illegal fishing offenders may face up to 2 years imprisonment or fines of up to 20 million won under the Inland Water Fisheries Act.

A city official stated, “We will continue to carry out crackdown activities until illegal fishing is eradicated,” and added, “Through this crackdown, we will strive to establish fishing order and foster a healthy fishing culture.”

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