KMI Proposes Reforming Fishery Management System, Stresses Need for National Fisheries Management Headquarters

Announcement of Research Results on Reform Plans for Fishery Management System Advancement

The Korea Maritime Institute (KMI), led by President Cho Jeonghee, has announced a plan to reform the fishery management system for the sustainable development of coastal and offshore fisheries.

The core of the plan is to establish an integrated management system through the creation of a National Fisheries Management Headquarters.

Korea Maritime Institute is holding a seminar on establishing a cooperative network among related organizations for fishery advancement and preparing measures to reform the fishery management system, followed by a commemorative photo. Provided by Korea Maritime Institute

This study focuses on seeking improvements in system operations and management organizations to enhance the effectiveness of the "Fishery Advancement Promotion Plan" announced by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in September 2023. The goal is to build an efficient and sustainable fishery management system in response to changes in government policy, such as expanding the scope of fishery management and introducing new systems.

Shim Sunghyun, the principal researcher in charge of the study, emphasized, "Reforming the fishery management system is an essential task to ensure the sustainability of coastal and offshore fisheries, as well as to achieve both economic and administrative efficiency. The key is the establishment of a National Fisheries Management Headquarters."

Through this research, KMI has proposed four major strategic tasks: the establishment of a National Fisheries Management Headquarters, the setup of regional management offices, the transition to an integrated smart fishery management system covering both land and sea, and the establishment of national fisheries management governance. The study aims to build an efficient management system based on integration, smart technology, and cooperation.

Cho Jeonghee, President of KMI, stated, "Reforming the management system is necessary to achieve internationally recognized fishery management and the sustainable development of coastal and offshore fisheries. We hope this research will make a substantial contribution to advancing fishery policies."

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