Fisheries Act. Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2009 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Framework law Access right Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Foreign fishing Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Freshwater fishes Inland fisheries Aquaculture Mariculture Landing Marine fisheries Marine fishes Protected fishing area Seasons Size Stock enhancement/repopulation Institution Fishery management and conservation Registration Processing/handling Protection of species Transport/storage Liability/compensation EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Authorization/permit Maritime zone 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 establish a fundamental system for fisheries to promote the development of fisheries and the democratization of fishery business by comprehensively utilizing fishery resources and waters and consequently enhancing the productivity of fisheries. Full text English Website www.law.go.kr References - Legislation Implemented by Enforcement Decree on the Act on the exercise of sovereign rights on foreigners' fishing, etc. within the Exclusive Economic Zone. Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 1997 (2013) Keyword: Marine fisheries, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental shelf, Foreign fishing, Fishing area, Harbour, Landing, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX