South Korean and Chinese officials hold a virtual meeting on joint responses to illegal fishing on Aug. 27, 2025, in this photo provided by South Korea’s foreign ministry. (Yonhap)
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea and China held a virtual meeting among relevant government officials Wednesday to discuss joint efforts to better respond to illegal fishing in South Korea’s territorial waters, Seoul’s foreign ministry said.
The meeting took place to assess recent related developments in China and the current status of illegal fishing in South Korea’s waters ahead of the autumn fishing season, the ministry said in a release.
The two sides reviewed ways for more effective measures to address illegal fishing, including proactive responses from vessels at the start of departure from ports.
Participants shared the understanding that illegal fishing is not only a matter of protecting maritime rights but also that it has a direct impact on the livelihoods of Korean fishermen.
“They agreed on the need for a proactive approach and pledged to further enhance the collaborative framework among related government agencies,” the ministry said.
The ministry said it plans to continue communication with Chinese authorities in a way that illegal fishing will not weigh on bilateral relations between the two countries.
Also attending the meeting were officials from relevant embassies, the Coast Guard and maritime experts from both countries.
(Yonhap)
