South Korea has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform its fisheries sector, targeting four million tons of annual seafood production by 2030 , alongside higher incomes for fishing households and stronger export performance.
Frozen tuna unloading and container operations. Source: courtesy ⓒ News 1
Under the 2030 Fisheries and Fishing Village Development Initiative , the government aims to raise average annual income for fishing households to US$60,000 and increase seafood exports to US$4.2 billion by the end of the decade.
The plan was formally announced by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) on January 29 , with the release of the Third Basic Plan for the Development of Fisheries and Fishing Villages . This five-year strategy sets out policy directions for both the fisheries industry and rural fishing communities.
At its core, the plan emphasizes building a sustainable capture fisheries system , transitioning toward higher-value aquaculture , improving the accuracy of seafood production data , strengthening the seafood processing sector , lowering distribution costs, and expanding exports and global supply chains.
Vice Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Song Myung-dal inspects the unloading and supply of the first batch of deep-sea squid at Gamcheon Port in Seo-gu, Busan. Source: courtesy ⓒ News 1
To stabilize production, the MOF will introduce an essential fisheries fleet , defining the minimum number of vessels required to maintain consistent seafood output nationwide.
Currently, domestic fishing vessels generate an average of US$83,000 per vessel . The government plans to boost productivity to between US$450,000 and US$525,000 per vessel , bringing performance closer to levels seen in Norway , one of the world's most efficient fishing nations.
As part of fleet restructuring, low-productivity vessels will be phased out. The total number of fishing vessels is set to fall from 60,000 to 40,000 by 2030 , a reduction of more than 30% .
The first shipment of deep-sea squid is being unloaded at Gamcheon Port in Seo-gu, Busan. Source: courtesy ⓒ News 1
In response to climate change and rising sea temperatures, the government will promote the relocation of aquaculture farms from coastal zones to offshore areas, particularly the deeper waters of the East Sea . It will also expand the farming of species more tolerant to higher temperatures to maintain yields in existing fishing grounds.
On the export front, competitiveness will be strengthened through the development of new seafood products, building on the global success of seaweed and tuna , which already perform strongly in international markets.
Distribution efficiency is another key pillar. The government plans to expand farm-produce distribution centers in production regions, establish fish distribution centers in major consumption areas, and promote online wholesale platforms, auctions, and direct-sale stores . These measures are expected to reduce the number of distribution stages from six to four.
Panoramic view of an abalone farm. Busan Ilbo DB
Beyond production and trade, the initiative also focuses on revitalising fishing villages. Measures include supporting young people returning to fishing , upgrading housing and welfare services , and revising foreign labor policies . Notably, renovated vacant homes will be provided to newcomers who lack initial capital.
Choi Hyun-ho , director general for fisheries policy at the MOF , said the initiative is designed to position the fisheries sector as a pillar of balanced regional growth , while ensuring a stable industry and sustainable fishing communities in the face of external challenges.
🇯🇵 Japanese
South Korea has set a target of 4 million fishery products production in 2030
The 5-year national plan refers to the expansion of aquatic products production, the improvement of income from the fisheries industry, the expansion of aquatic product exports, and the strengthening of coastal communities.
The South Korean government and the fishery industry have implemented changes in the direction of the country’s wishes, In 2030 , the production volume of fishery products is 4 million yuan , and the fishery industry income increase and export competitiveness are strengthened.
In 2030, the average annual income of fishery industry and fishing village development projects and the government's fisheries industry is 6 Tens of thousands of meters of water are produced, and the export of aquatic products is 4.2 billion meters of water .
The plan was officially announced on January 29th by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF), and the 3rd Fisheries and Fishing Village Development Basic Plan was officially announced. The policy direction of the 50-year war strategy and the aquaculture industry in rural and fishing villages has been determined.
The core of the plan, the construction of a fishery production system that can be sustained , the transformation of high-cost and value-added aquaculture , and the advancement of fishery product production , the strengthening of the fishery processing industry , the reduction of distribution channels, and the export of marine products .
The establishment and maintenance of stable production, the establishment of MOF fishing vessels , and the definition of the minimum number of fishing vessels necessary to ensure the supply of fishery products across the country are required.
Currently, the average production volume of a domestic fishing boat is 80,000 yuan, 3,000 meters of fishing boats , and the government's annual production is 450,000 yuan. ～525,000 meters of high-efficiency and high-efficiency high-speed railing .
The number of fishing boats has been reduced to 60,000 by 2030 and 40,000 by 2030 .これは30% super reduction となる.
The weather changes , the sea temperature rises, the sea temperature rises, the government controls the fish farms, and the coastal areas respond. It is a key area of the deep sea area of the East China Sea .
The production volume of existing fisheries is maintained, and the breeding of fish species that are tolerant to high water temperatures is greatly improved.
The export surface is high, the international market is high, the evaluation is high , the seaweed is successful, the base is successful, and the new seafood processed products are opened, the competitiveness is strengthened, and the competitiveness is strengthened.
Improvement of circulation efficiency, agricultural and fishery products circulation at the production area, fishery and fishery products circulation at the consumption area Establishment, sales promotion, competitive sales, promotion of direct sales stores, circulation stage 6 stages, 4 stages reduction.
さらに, revitalization of fishing villages, key projects, support for fishing , housing welfare improvement , and foreign policy policy . Initial capital is provided by the new rules and regulations for participants, and the renovation of the company is provided by the company.
Director of MOF Fisheries Policy : Nobuhiro Nobuhiro, Nobuhiro Nobuhiro , Director of MOF Fisheries Policy, and Nozomi Nozomi, the director of the MOF Fisheries Policy Department, and the director of the external environment, the stability of the external environment. The possibility of sustaining the industry and the realization of the fishing village, the balance of the fishery industry , the basis for regional growth, and the purpose of the development are stated.
🇨🇳 Chinese (Simplified)
South Korea sets a target of producing 4 million tons of seafood by 2030.
The five-year national plan aims to expand fisheries output, increase the income of fishing families, promote seafood exports, and strengthen the development of coastal communities.
The South Korean government has released an ambitious roadmap for fisheries development, aiming to increase annual seafood production to 4 million tons by 2030 , while also raising incomes for fishing families and enhancing export competitiveness.
Under the Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development Initiative 2030 , the government plans to increase the average annual income of fishing households to US$60,000 and achieve aquatic product exports of US$4.2 billion .
The plan was officially announced by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) on January 29 , along with the release of the Third Basic Plan for Fisheries and Fishing Village Development . This five-year strategy clarifies the development direction for the fisheries industry and rural fishing village communities.
The plan focuses on establishing a sustainable fishing system , transitioning to high-value-added aquaculture , improving the quality of aquatic product production data , strengthening the aquatic product processing industry , reducing distribution costs, and expanding exports and global supply chains .
To maintain stable production, the MOF will establish a basic fishing fleet , specifying the minimum number of vessels required to ensure a continuous supply of aquatic products nationwide.
Currently, the average output value of domestic fishing vessels is approximately US$83,000 per vessel . The government plans to raise this level to US $450,000 to US$525,000 per vessel, approaching the level of Norway , a global leader in efficiency .
As part of the fleet restructuring, low-productivity fishing vessels will be phased out, reducing the total number of fishing vessels from 60,000 to 40,000 by 2030 , a decrease of more than 30% .
To address the warming of seawater caused by climate change , the government will encourage aquaculture farms to relocate from nearshore to offshore areas, with a focus on deeper waters in the East China Sea.
At the same time, the scale of heat-resistant species farming will be expanded to maintain the output of existing fish farms.
On the export front, the government will build on the success of seaweed and tuna in the international market to develop new aquatic products in order to further enhance export competitiveness.
In the distribution sector, the government will reduce the number of distribution links from six to four by expanding distribution centers for agricultural and aquatic products in production areas, establishing distribution centers for aquatic products in consumption areas , and promoting online wholesale, auctions, and direct sales stores .
In addition, the plan focuses on revitalizing fishing villages, including supporting young people to return to their hometowns to engage in fishing , improving housing and welfare services , and adjusting policies for foreign workers . Renovated vacant housing will be provided to new entrants lacking initial capital.
Choi Hyun-ho, Director of the Fisheries Policy Division of the MOF , stated that the initiative aims to create stable industries and sustainable fishing communities amidst changes in the external environment, making fisheries a crucial pillar for achieving balanced regional development .
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