![]() ![]() "It is a preliminary step that helps to resolve the North Korea nuclear problem by proposing economic benefit in return for the move." "I understand (the agreement) is aimed at basically looking at the mouth of the Han River because it is a symbolic region of Korea's division where traffic has been banned for the last 70 years," Kim told lawmakers. While the leaders of two the Koreas agreed to check the mouth of the Han River during their summit last month, Kim said the two sides will only see possible waterways this year. Ships powered by liquefied natural gas are considered an eco-friendly option to meet strengthened international regulations, but high costs have posed challenges to private shippers. He also said the government will work with the local shipbuilders to develop eco-friendly, energy-efficient containers to comply with the International Maritime Organization's sulfur cap on bunkers, set to be enforced in 2020. The policymaker vowed to set comprehensive plans to develop the marine tourism and leisure industry and expand support for startup companies to help create new business models and create jobs. "We have to renovate the whole fishing sector from marine resource management to production, distribution and consumption to revitalize the slumping fishing industry," Kim said. Kim underscored the need to overhaul the nation's fishing industry, which still relies on outdated technologies and falls behind the global standard. Kim Youg-choon, South Korean minister of oceans and fisheries, speaks during a parliamentary audit held at the National Assembly in Seoul on Oct. ![]()
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