Yeosu Coast Guard Arrests Multiple Anglers Illegally Entering Marine National Park

15 People Illegally Entered and Fished on the Uninhabited Island Daesambu-do in the Special Protection Area of the Natural Park

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shim Kyung-taek] Fifteen anglers who illegally entered the uninhabited island Daesambudo, a special protection zone of the natural park, were caught by the Yeosu Coast Guard.

The Yeosu Maritime Police Station announced on the 24th that "a large number of anglers who illegally entered the Dadohaehaesang National Park were caught."

According to the Yeosu Coast Guard, at around 3:42 a.m. on the 23rd, 15 anglers enjoying fishing on Daesambudo, Samsan-myeon, Yeosu City, were caught on charges of violating the Natural Parks Act.

The anglers are accused of boarding fishing boat A at Soho Port, Yeosu City, around 2 p.m. that day, illegally landing on Daesambudo around 5 p.m., and fishing there.

Daesambudo is an uninhabited island near Geomundo and is designated as a special protection zone within Dadohaehaesang National Park where entry is prohibited. To prevent damage to the natural ecosystem, uninhabited islands within the park are designated as restricted areas where entry is forbidden.

According to the Natural Parks Act, entry of people or passage of vehicles can be prohibited or restricted to protect the natural ecosystem and scenery of natural parks. Violating the entry ban can result in fines ranging from 100,000 KRW to a maximum of 500,000 KRW.

A Yeosu Coast Guard official said, "We ask that people check in advance whether the uninhabited island is accessible when engaging in marine fishing activities," and added, "We plan to confirm the landing of the anglers who entered illegally and request the local government to impose fines."

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