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flag South Korea’s fishing industry faces a crisis due to climate change, aging vessels, and safety neglect, leading to rising deaths and fears of extinction.

flag South Korea’s fishing industry is in crisis, with rising fatalities linked to climate change, aging boats, and economic strain. flag Extreme weather, like a February storm that sank a trawler off Busan, killing 10, including a fisherman working his final shift, underscores the dangers. flag Families blame boat owners for prioritizing profit over safety, citing poor vessel maintenance and reliance on untrained foreign workers. flag In response, the government is mandating life jackets, safety ladders, crew training, and better weather forecasts, while some regions offer incentives to catch invasive species or support retirement loans. flag With the UN projecting a nearly 30% decline in fish catches by 2100, many fishermen fear their way of life is ending.

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