The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the development of the national economy and the improvement of the national welfare, by determining the Government’s basic policy and its directions for the rational management, preservation, development and use of the sea and marine fishery resources, and the fostering of marine fisheries. The Act defines core concepts such as sea, marine fishery resources, marine science and technology, and an inclusive definition of marine fisheries covering capture, culture, processing, logistics, marine minerals, energy, marine facilities, environment preservation, tourism and related industries. The Act mandates decadal master planning and annual implementation plans prepared by the Government, specifying required contents such as objectives, management and preservation measures, resource development and use, fostering of fisheries, human resource development, island management, maritime safety and comprehensive implementation. It creates the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Development Committee under the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries to deliberate master plans and major policies. Provisions address preservation of the marine environment and ecosystems, marine safety, scientific research and technology development, development and use of marine spaces and resources, international and inter-Korean cooperation, and support for ports, fisheries infrastructure, research institutes, training, information systems and statistics. The Act also provides for promotion of shipping, ports, fisheries, tourism, skilled personnel, establishment of a national marine observation network and national information center, fiscal support measures, etc.
大韩民国 · 2002-05-13