South Korea increases maximum fine for foreign ships fishing illegally in its EEZ to 1.5 billion won (US$1 million), targeting rising illegal Chinese fishing activities.
SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Two Chinese fishing boats were seized near the border i...
South Korea and China met to discuss ways to curb illegal fishing and strengthen maritime order, reviewing upcoming changes to their respective fisheries laws and agreeing to enhance cooperation.
South Korea will raise the maximum fine for illegal fishing in its exclusive economic zone to 1.5 billion won (US$1 million) from 0.3 billion won, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said Thursday. President Lee Jae Myung has instructed the Korea Coast Guard to take stern measures against Chinese fishing boats operating illegally in South Korean waters.
