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Korean Sailors Quit Due to Poor Working Environment

SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — A decreasing number of Korean marine officers is leading to expectations of a shortage in personnel to staff the Korean fleet. According to a scenario outlined by the Korea Shipowners’ Association, there will be a shortage of 2,710 ship officers by 2030. This shortage will rise to 3,605 people [...]

Chinese Fishing Association Thanks Korean Coast Guard for Aiding Chinese Sailors

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Following the Yellow Sea rescue of nine Chinese sailors last month by the Korean Coast Guard after a fire broke out, a Chinese fishing association sent a letter of thanks and a flag to express gratitude for the rescue. According to the Gunsan Coast Guard, the Taizhou Fishing Association [...]