About Us

OVERSEAS FISHERIES INFORMATION SYSTEM

History & Mission

  • Background of Propulsion

    OFIS is operated by Korea Overseas Fisheries Cooperation Center (KOFCC), which is an affiliated body of Korea Overseas Fisheries Association (KOFA).

  • Historical Background of Establishment

    Established in 2008 through merging of Overseas Industry Expansion Support Center and International Fisheries Cooperative Agency, KOFCC aims to strengthen Korea’s capability of international marine fisheries by supporting international negotiations and development of foreign fisheries resources.

History
2008 - 2020
  • 2017. 02. 28

    Establishment of Korea Overseas Fisheries Cooperation Center (KOFCC) under KOFA

  • 2014. 03. 05

    Establishment of International Fisheries Cooperative Agency under Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF)

  • 2014. 02. 20

    Signature of Management Consignment contract between KOFA and MOF

  • 2013. 12. 24

    Implementation of promotion plan for foreign fisheries resource development by the Minister of MOF

  • 2012. 08. 01

    Establishment of International Fisheries Cooperative Agency, managed under Korea Fisheries Association (Ministry of Agriculture (MAFRA))

  • 2008. 03. 06

    Authorization of establishment of Korea Overseas Fisheries Association and Overseas Fisheries Entry Support Center by MAFRA

  • 2008. 02. 04

    Enforcement of Distant Water Fisheries Development Act