Fishing boats drag their nets in the Yellow Sea off Incheon, South Korea, 18 May 2026. Photo by YONHAP / EPA
June 26 (Asia Today) -- China said Friday that it remains in close communication with South Korea over fisheries issues after President Lee Jae Myung called for stronger action against Chinese fishing boats accused of operating illegally in the Yellow Sea.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said maintaining stable waters and an orderly fishing environment between the two countries serves their common interests.
China consistently instructs its fishermen to operate in accordance with laws and regulations while also protecting their lawful rights, Guo said at a regular news briefing in Beijing.
"China and South Korea have a relatively mature dialogue mechanism on fisheries issues and maintain close communication on related matters," Guo said.
