Gangdohyeong Minister of Oceans and Fisheries "Firmly Protecting Maritime Territory Including Dokdo"

Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kang Do-hyung stated on the 10th, "We will firmly protect maritime territories including Dokdo."

Minister Kang Do-hyung of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. Photo by Jo Yong-jun jun21@

Minister Kang made this remark during his opening address at the National Assembly's Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock, and Maritime Affairs Committee briefing.

This came just two days after Im Mi-ae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, pointed out that there was no mention of Dokdo in the "New Government Oceans and Fisheries Ministry Briefing" in August 2022 under the Yoon Seok-yeol administration, subsequent briefings, or this year's public discussion presentation materials on livelihood issues.

He also stated that along with developing Korean-style smart ports, timely construction of regional port infrastructure will be ensured, and investment in port hinterlands will be revitalized.

To create new sources of income from the ocean, he said, "We will foster leading blue economy industries such as advanced marine mobility, marine bio and plants, and expand investment in marine and fisheries research and development (R&D) and support for startups." Minister Kang added, "We will promote marine leisure tourism including cruises and marinas, and spread marine education and culture to the entire population."

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