Gangwon-do, Special Crackdown on Illegal Fishing Activities by Anglers and Non-Fishermen

Operation of November Fishing Ban Species Awareness Period, Special Guidance and Crackdown in December

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[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] As cases of anglers and non-fishing leisure activity participants being caught capturing and harvesting prohibited fish species increase, Gangwon Province is launching a special joint inspection and crackdown on illegal fishing of prohibited species in cooperation with city and county authorities.

According to the Gangwon Province East Sea Headquarters on the 18th, since October, there have been a total of seven fines (800,000 KRW each) issued for juvenile black porgy (commonly known as Baedaemi, Namjongbari) fishing around the breakwaters and rocky shores near Sokcho and Yangyang coasts.

This year, violations of the 'Fisheries Resources Management Act' by non-fishing persons include 7 cases related to fishing, 6 cases related to skin scuba diving, and 5 cases related to haerujil (hand net fishing). Under Article 18 of the 'Fisheries Resources Management Act' (Restrictions on Capture and Harvest by Non-Fishing Persons), a fine of 800,000 KRW is imposed.

The current inspection and crackdown involve two dedicated teams from the province and six city and county self-inspection teams along the coast. They will target illegal fishing activities not only at major breakwaters and rocky shores in each region but also illegal captures during haerujil and skin scuba diving activities.

Choi Seong-gyun, head of the Gangwon Province East Sea Headquarters, stated, "We will strictly crack down on illegal activities that disrupt fishing order and harm fishermen's income, and thoroughly guide and inspect to prevent any unpleasant incidents between tourists and anglers who enjoy fishing and fishermen."

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