Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF, Korean: 대한민국 해양수산부) is a cabinet-level division of the government of South Korea. It takes overall responsibilities for maritime and fisheries sectors in general, ranging from the promotion of maritime safety and security, the protection of the marine environment, development of Marinas, Harbours and Fishing Ports, the research and development on issues relating to the management and sustainable use of fishery resources and the promotion of marine leisure activities. And by tapping into such promising resources, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) will create new job opportunities and take the lead in reinvigorating the national economy and Helping the Korean People to enjoy all the opportunities offered by maritime leisure. MOF's Mission is "Find new values from the ocean & make the ocean a place for national happiness". Korea International Boat Show is one of the MOF's missions to enable this vision.