Oceans minister to hold meeting with foreign envoys to discuss upcoming global maritime conference
The 10th Our Ocean Conference will be held under the theme "Our Ocean, Our Action" from April 28-30 in the southeastern port city of Busan. It is expected to draw up to 2,000 participants, including government delegates from around 50 countries, according to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
In Monday's meeting, Kang will share Seoul's preparations for the OOC with some 70 foreign envoys, including 21 ambassadors to South Korea, and exchange views on various agendas to be discussed at the conference.
This year's OOC plans to discuss seven topics, including marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries, marine pollution, maritime security and digital oceans.
On the sidelines of the event, the oceans ministry will hold a business summit on shipping, shipbuilding and digital ocean industries.
South Korea will also host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Oceans-related Ministerial Meeting on April 30 and May 1 in Busan, ahead of the APEC summit to take place in the country in November. (Yonhap)
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