On March 27-28, the National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) held an achievement-sharing event for oceans and fisheries research institutes. It provided a time not only to explore research directions, but also to discuss the difficulties facing the Korean fisheries in seeking appropriate solutions.

The Cetacean Research Institute of NIFS hosted an international symposium for the development of research on marine mammals in commemoration of the 20th anniversary and exchanged the research achievements and shared the changes in the direction of cetacean research.

On Feb. 14-15, the President of NIFS Choi, Yong-seok made his first tour of inspection on the Subtropical Fisheries Research Institute in Jeju Island and heard operational reports and difficulties from the site.

On Feb. 7, on the occasion of Seollal (or the Lunar New Year, a major family holiday in Korea), the Pesident of NIFS Choi, Yong-seok visited the Gijang City Management Corporation to deliver some presents for the people in need. NIFS employees by department and affiliate organizations also shared their warmth by visiting the marginalized neighbors who need more warm attention and love.

The new President of NIFS CHOI Yong-seok, as the first move of his official task, visited the Oyster Hanging Fisheries Cooperatives and oyster processing plants and listened to the voices from the field. The president also visited the cage farms in Tongyeong and Geoje, to inspect the preparation for low water temperature and others.

An inauguration ceremony of the 42nd President of NIFS (CHOI Yong-seok) was held at NIFS Headquaters on January 29, 2024 with the presence of colleagues in NIFS. 

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) held the new year kick-off ceremony on the third day of January 2024. 

With that, there was a prize awarding ceremony for people of merit.

On December 20th, NIFS had an opening ceremony of fisheries emergency operation center aimed at efficient and preemptive response to the marine environment and fisheries disasters.

NIFS held a presentation event on research and technical distribution 2023 on December 13th. Following the event, on the 14th, it also held the centeral fisheries science and technology promotion council and decided to cooperate closely with local fisheries promotion agencies to resolve pending issues.

NIFS had an inauguration ceremony of Tamgu 7, Research Vessel (R/V), in Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do on December 1, 2023. 

The R/V will take full responsibility to survey fisheries resources in southern sea area.