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illegal-fishing
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upi.comworld60 days ago
South Korea Raises Maximum Fine for Illegal Fishing in Its Waters Fivefold
South Korea has increased the maximum fine for foreign vessels fishing illegally in its Exclusive Economic Zone to 1.5 billion won from 300 million won. The revised law took effect on May 13, 2026, and also raised the maximum bail required for the release of seized vessels and cr…
koreatimes.co.krworld66 days ago
South Korea Seizes Two Chinese Fishing Boats for Crossing Maritime Border
Two Chinese fishing boats were seized near Baengnyeong island in the Yellow Sea after crossing the Northern Limit Line into South Korean waters on Friday evening. One Chinese sailor in his 40s died during the operation after suffering cardiac arrest. Officials reported the death…