Jeonnam Provincial Council Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Committee Holds Meeting with National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives Jeonnam Headquarters

The Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Affairs Committee of the Jeonnam Provincial Council held a meeting with officials from the Jeonnam Headquarters of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives to discuss measures for cooperation in the marine and fisheries sector. Photo by Jeonnam Provincial Council

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] The Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Committee of the Jeonnam Provincial Council announced on the 23rd that it held a 'Meeting to Establish Cooperation Measures in the Marine and Fisheries Sector' with officials from the Jeonnam Headquarters of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives in the committee room.

At the meeting, they discussed improvements to the fisheries disaster insurance and ways to provide practical assistance to fishermen.

Chairman Shin Eui-jun said, "With the increase in natural disasters such as typhoons, red tides, and abnormal water temperatures, it is essential to subscribe to aquaculture fisheries disaster insurance," and requested, "Please work to expand the subscription items to representative Jeonnam varieties such as whiteleg shrimp, yellow croaker, and maesaengi, and to improve the rate of national government subsidies."

He added, "I hope to frequently hold opportunities to directly listen to and communicate about difficulties in the fisheries field, so that we can share concerns and jointly promote policies."

In response, Head Yang Hae-kwang said, "We will review institutional improvement measures so that many fishermen can benefit."

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