Yeosu Coast Guard apprehends sea anglers trespassing on Daehangdo without permission

Published 26 Jun.2023 11:24(KST)

Unauthorized Entry by Haerugaek Detected for Violation of the Natural Parks Act

The Yeosu Maritime Police Station in Jeollanam-do (Chief Park Je-su) announced that they have apprehended five sea hunters who illegally landed on Daehangdo, a designated island within the Dadohaehaesang National Marine Park, on charges of violating the Natural Parks Act.

According to Yeosu Maritime Police, at around 10:30 a.m. yesterday, a report was received from the Naro Space Center Central Control Room stating that sea hunters had illegally landed on the rocky shore north of Daehangdo, Bongrae-myeon, Goheung-gun.

[Photo by Yeosu Coast Guard]

After receiving the report, the Yeosu Maritime Police confirmed on-site with a coastal rescue boat that four sea hunters, including Mr. A (in his 50s), had illegally landed using a 3-ton motorboat, and they were apprehended for violating the Natural Parks Act.

Daehangdo, within the Dadohaehaesang National Marine Park, is designated as a specific island where entry is prohibited. The capture or collection of wild flora and fauna, including underwater species, is strictly forbidden. Unauthorized entry is subject to a fine of up to 500,000 KRW under the Natural Parks Act and related regulations.

A Yeosu Maritime Police official stated, “No one should enter islands where public access is prohibited without permission. Marine leisure activity participants must comply with laws to protect the natural ecosystem and environment.”