FTA 체결에 따른 부산지역 수산업의 영향과 대응방안

Abstract

This study attempts to estimate the negative effects on Busan fishery industry resulting from various FTAs. The study examines nine FTAs in particular: Chile, Singapore, EFTA, ASEAN, U.S., where the negotiations have already been completed, and China, Japan, EU, Canada, where negotiations are currently in progress, or is being contemplated. Our analysis showed that, except for Korea-China FTA and Korea-Japan FTA, the annual negative effects from market opening are likely to be less than 5% of the current annual production of Busan fishery industry. Only the Korea-China FTA and Korea-Japan FTA are likely to result in negative effects over 10% of the current Busan fishery production. This result is similar to those of previous studies which show that the negative effects from the opening of the fishery markets are not likely to be serious. This study showed that the fishery items most likely to be affected by the market opeing are Mackeral, Squid Anchovies, Ark Shells, Chub Mackeral, Hair Tail, and Conger Eel. This study also recommends various policies to the Busan government to reduce the negative effects from FTA market liberalization on Busan's fishery industry. First, Busan city government needs to strengthen the monitor and sanitary inspection on imported item to guarantee food safety. It also need to strengthen the procedures dealing with rules of origin, and the government should emphasize the advantages of domestic products in aspect of quality and freshness. The Busan government should also institute measures to increase the competitiveness of Busan fishery industry. It is urgent for Busan government to assist fisherman through the financial assistance and job training programs. To further development the Busan fishery industry, Busan government, along with the fishery sector should seek to expand exports to various areas, especially BRICs countries; and develop strategic products. Busan government should also provide technical assistance. Third, the government should actively and continuously promote the restructuring of the Busan fishery industry. The Korean government has tried to restructure the fishery industry by reducing the number of fishing vessels since 1994. Now the government should establish more effective methods to reduce the number of vessels, and assist those displaced by such reduction.