On June 5, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries hosted the 2024 Korea International Cooperation Conference on Oceans and Fisheries at The Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman Hotel. The Conference, which marks its 11th year, is an annual event where coastal island nations from around the world come together to discuss international agendas on marine and fisheries and explore ways to strengthen cooperation. This year’s conference engages with African nations on the occasion of the Korea-Africa Summit. The conference was held under the theme “Maritime and fisheries cooperation for a better future” and conveyed the message of the need for the world to work together to respond to climate change, marine conservation, and other areas that require joint collaboration. In particular, the conference discussed ideas to expand cooperation to achieve shared growth and sustainable development between Korea and Africa in the field of oceans and fisheries.