Reduce approximately 1,500 fishing method regulations by half by 2031
Integrated data management from operation to distribution... Relieve the burden on fishing sites
The government has decided to reduce the current number of fishing-related regulations, which number about 1,500, by half by 2031. The plan is to reduce the burden on fishing sites by reorganizing regulations on fishing methods, such as fishing gear and fishing methods, and by integrating and managing data across the entire fishing industry, from fishing to distribution.
According to the government on the 8th, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook discussed ways to reorganize the coastal fisheries management system based on statistics at the National Policy Coordination Meeting held at the Sejong Government Complex this morning.
Prime Minister Han said at the meeting that day, “As social change accelerates, the government’s regulatory method must continue to change.” He added, “We must refine the regulations that are absolutely necessary and boldly revise those that do not match reality.”
The key to this reform is to reduce by half the regulations on fishing methods, including fishing gear and fishing methods, which currently amount to about 1,500 cases by 2031. We plan to transform the fisheries management system into a data-centered one while reorganizing regulations that do not suit the fishing conditions and technological changes.
Reduction in fishing gear and fishing law regulations by half... Improvement of operating conditions
Current fishing regulations are applied to various stages of fishing activities, including types and specifications of fishing gear and fishing methods. Although it is a system to protect fisheries resources and maintain fishing order, it has been pointed out that some regulations do not sufficiently reflect on-site conditions as fishing environments and technologies change.
Through this reorganization, the government plans to reduce unnecessary fishing restrictions and reorganize the system so that fishermen can conduct production activities in accordance with the changed environment.
Previously, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries selected 25 pilot projects to ease fishing regulations this year and promoted regulatory improvements that reflect the fishing characteristics of each region. It is expected that about 1,800 fishermen will benefit from some adjustments to fishing gear specifications and bycatch limits.
However, in the recently announced reduction plan until 2031, which regulations will be prioritized and how the annual reduction scale will be determined must be confirmed through additional detailed plans.
Integrated data management from operation to distribution
In addition to reducing regulations, the government is also improving the coastal fishing management system. The plan is to collect and manage data from not only the fishing process but also the distribution stage to more accurately identify the overall status of the fishing industry.
Prime Minister Han announced on this day, “We will collect accurate data at all stages of the fishery, from fishing to distribution, and manage it in an integrated manner.”
It is expected that easing regulations on fishing sites will help improve production activities and management conditions for fishermen. If production and distribution information is systematically managed, it can be used to determine the status of seafood supply and prepare related policies.
Deregulation does not directly lead to an increase in the supply of seafood or a decrease in consumer prices. The actual price varies depending on the amount of catch, sea conditions, distribution costs, etc. The government plans to continue revamping the fisheries management system by examining the specific contents of future regulatory developments and the results of field application.
