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“2026 Fisheries Leaders Communication and Networking Forum” to Be Held Today (25 February)

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that the “2026 New Year Fisheries Leaders Communication and Networking Forum” will be held today (25 February) at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Busan Tourist Hotel in Jung-gu.

The event is being organized to strengthen cooperation and communication among the fisheries sector, academia, research institutions, and related organizations, following the relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan. It also aims to bring together the capacity and commitment of fisheries leaders and to create momentum for Busan to establish itself as the center of Korea’s fisheries policy.

The event will be hosted by the Busan Fisheries Policy Forum, an incorporated association, chaired by CEO Kim Hak-gyun.

Approximately 130 participants—including Busan Metropolitan City, the City Council, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, academia, fisheries-related institutions and organizations, and the distant-water fishing industry—are expected to attend and discuss directions for the development of the fisheries sector and ways to strengthen cooperation.

In particular, Professor Kim Young-mok of Pukyong National University will deliver a keynote lecture titled “Busan Becomes the Center of Korea’s Fisheries Policy,” providing an in-depth overview of the significance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ relocation to Busan and the future direction of related policies.

After the official program, networking among participants will continue, providing an opportunity to explore measures for building an industry–academia–research–government cooperation framework and developing joint response strategies.

Kim Hak-gyun, CEO and Chair of the Busan Fisheries Policy Forum, said, “This event will serve as an opportunity for fisheries leaders to discuss together and seek practical measures, thereby advancing and putting fisheries policy into action,” adding, “Through this, we expect the fisheries sector to achieve meaningful results this year and to use it as a starting point for another leap forward.”

Jo Young-tae, Director General of the Marine, Agriculture and Fisheries Bureau of Busan Metropolitan City, said, “Busan establishing itself as the center of fisheries policy carries great significance for the local economy and the development of the nation’s fisheries industry,” adding, “I hope today’s gathering will become a practical platform for communication and collaboration, with fisheries leaders joining forces to prepare for the future.”