Sokcho City Invests 1 Billion Won in Fishing Vessel Modernization and Safe Operations... “Toward Sustainable Fisheries”
Support for 98 Fishing Vessels Across 10 Projects
Including Eco-Friendly and Smart Fishing Equipment
Assistance for Automatic Navigation Systems and Onboard CCTV Installation
Sokcho City in Gangwon Province (Mayor Lee Byung-seon) announced on March 29 that it will actively promote the “2026 Fishing Vessel Modernization and Safe Operations Support Project” to help local fishers struggling due to rapidly changing marine environments and the decline of the fishing industry.
This year, Sokcho City plans to invest a total budget of 1 billion won to support 98 fishing vessels across 10 key areas, including the distribution of eco-friendly energy-saving equipment and the establishment of smart fishing systems.
In particular, to achieve carbon neutrality and reduce fishing costs, the city will expand initiatives such as replacing fishing vessel engines with high-efficiency models, distributing eco-friendly LED fishing lights, and providing fuel-saving equipment, all aimed at creating a sustainable fishing environment.
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Additionally, the city will promote various projects such as supplying the latest fishing equipment to enhance operational efficiency, introducing automatic navigation systems for fishing vessels, distributing safety devices including life jackets and onboard CCTV to prevent accidents, and providing support for vessel repair costs. Through these efforts, Sokcho City aims to strengthen fishers’ safety and boost productivity.
Mayor Lee Byung-seon stated, “We will continue to expand various support measures to ensure that fishers can work more safely,” adding, “We will consistently develop policies to improve operational safety and business conditions for the fishing industry by reflecting feedback from the field.”
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