S. Korea quintuples maximum fine for ships fishing illegally in S. Korean waters
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-05-14 17:19 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, South Korea, China, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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INCHEON, May 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has raised fivefold the maximum fine for foreign ships fishing illegally in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the Coast Guard said Thursday, amid efforts to crack down on illegal Chinese fishing in the Yellow Sea.
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