"Outdated System Hindering Smart Aquaculture"... Jeonnam Provincial Council Urges Reform

Assembly Members’ Research Group Concludes Six-Month Study
Proposes Total Quota System for Aquaculture Rights and Decentralization of Licensing Authority

The Jeonnam Provincial Council has criticized the rigidity of the current fisheries licensing system and is calling for institutional reforms, including the introduction of a total quota system for aquaculture rights and the decentralization of licensing authority to local governments.

The "Study Group on Improvement Measures for the Fisheries Licensing System," a research group of Jeonnam Provincial Council members, announced on the 27th that it held the final report meeting for the "Study on the Improvement of the Fisheries Licensing System" in the council’s small conference room on the 23rd, presenting a direction for a comprehensive overhaul of the fisheries licensing system.

The research group of Jeonnam Provincial Council members, "Study Group on Improvement Measures for the Fisheries Licensing System," held the final report meeting on the "Study on the Improvement of the Fisheries Licensing System." Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Council

This research project was conducted over six months starting in May, aiming to ensure the sustainable growth of Jeonnam’s fisheries industry and revitalize the fishing village economy. The report meeting was attended by Assemblyman Shin Euijoon (Democratic Party of Korea, Wando 2), research group members, Professor Kim Chulwon of Korea National College of Agriculture and Fisheries-the organization that carried out the study-as well as related provincial officials.

Professor Kim Chulwon pointed out, "The current fisheries licensing system is rigid and unable to respond to rapidly changing market demands, making improvement necessary." He particularly emphasized the need for fundamental reforms to increase the system’s flexibility.

Assemblyman Shin Euijoon stated, "If we do not improve the current licensing system, it will become the biggest obstacle to the spread of 'smart aquaculture' technologies in the future." He stressed, "In line with the government’s '5 Mega-Regions and 3 Special Self-Governing Provinces' initiative, it is essential to ensure the decentralization of licensing and permit authority to local governments."

He also said, "This research project has presented a practical roadmap for improving the current system," and added, "I hope that discussions on introducing a total quota system for aquaculture licenses and decentralizing authority will expand to become a national policy agenda."

Meanwhile, the Study Group on Improvement Measures for the Fisheries Licensing System is led by Assemblyman Shin Euijoon and includes eight members: Choi Byungyong (Democratic Party of Korea, Yeosu 5), Park Sungjae (Democratic Party of Korea, Haenam 2), Kang Jeongil (Democratic Party of Korea, Gwangyang 2), Choi Mugyeong (Democratic Party of Korea, Yeosu 4), Na Gwangguk (Democratic Party of Korea, Muan 2), Jeong Gilsoo (Democratic Party of Korea, Muan 1), and Jeon Seohyun (People Power Party, Proportional Representation).

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