Fisheries Act. Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 1990 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Access right Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Inland fisheries Landing Marine fisheries Marine fishes Protected fishing area Seasons Size Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of this Act is to enhance and protect the fishery resources by providing for the basic institution relating to the fisheries, and to strive for the development of fisheries and the democratisation of the fishing industry by increasing productivity in fisheries through utilising and managing the waters comprehensively. Full text English Website www.klri.re.kr