Wando Coast Guard Arrests Man in His 40s for Illegal Installation of Kim Seaweed Farm

Suspected Violation of the Aquaculture Industry Development Act

The Wando Maritime Police Station in South Jeolla Province is currently investigating a man in his 40s who was apprehended on suspicion of illegally installing a laver farm.

On the 14th, the Wando Maritime Police Station announced that it had arrested Mr. A as a suspect for violating the Aquaculture Industry Development Act by installing a laver farm without a license.

According to the Wando Maritime Police, Mr. A is suspected of setting up and operating 15 rows of laver poles without authorization in a protected maritime area near Yeoncho-do, Haenam-gun, outside the designated permit zone. Unlicensed or unauthorized aquaculture is punishable by up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million won under the Aquaculture Industry Development Act.

Wando Coast Guard arrested a man in his 40s on charges of illegally installing a seaweed farm. Photo by Wando Coast Guard

An official from the maritime police stated, "The installation of unlicensed aquaculture farms poses a significant risk to maritime safety and causes considerable damage to legally operating aquaculture businesses," adding, "We will continue to conduct ongoing crackdowns and management to eradicate illegal activities."

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