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Near North Korean Waters, South Korean Crab Fishermen Clash With Officials Over Net Disposal

Near North Korean Waters, South Korean Crab Fishermen Clash With Officials Over Net Disposal

INCHEON, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – On Yeonpyeong Island, a fishing community situated near the maritime border with North Korea, local fishermen are locked in a dispute with municipal authorities over the disposal of fishing nets laden with crab remains, highlighting the environmental and economic challenges facing South Korea’s coastal communities. In September, the Ongjin County [...]