The President WOO Dong-sik of the National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) and Director General Mahmoud Elyes Hamza of the signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the National Institute of Marine Science and Technologies (INSTM: Institut National des Sciences et Technologies de la Mer) on the cooperation in the field of fisheries science in Tunis, Tunisia, on October 18. H.E. the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Dr Mahoumoud Elyes Hamza, also attended the MOU signing ceremony.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the cooperation in the field of fisheries science with the National Directorate of Aquatic Resources of Uruguay in Montevideo, Uruguay on October 12, and is has opened the new era of fisheries cooperation in South America.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) celebrated the 22th International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 23 by cleaning the coast near its headquarter, Gijang, Busan.

President WOO Dong-sik of the National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) had a consultation meeting on marine life conservation and sustainable fisheries with the staff of Ocean Conservancy and GGGI who participated in the 7th International Marine Debris Conference (7IMDC) on September 21.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) released 5,000 juvenile of Korean spotted barbel (Hemibarbus mylodon), designated as the Natural Monument No. 259, into the main stream of Geum River on August 5 to expand its habitat.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) organized a TF team involving the advisory group for the global cooperation to seek systematic cooperation in supporting fisheries science technology to developing countries and held a kick-off meeting on July 6.

Dr. Claire Delpeuch, the head of unit, Fisheries and Aquaculture Team of Trade and Agriculture Directorate, OECD, and her colleagues visited the National Institute of Fisheries Science on July 6. During the visit, the President of NIFS and his colleagues and OECD officials have exchanged information and current trend in international fisheries affairs and discussed to seek cooperation area.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with eight national research institutes relevant to agricultural and fishery food to respond effectively to pending issues and strengthen mutual communication.

The National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) was awarded the Presidential Citation at the 57th Invention Day on June 14 2022 for its contribution to enhancement of national competitiveness.

Mr. Shengyao Tang, the Head of the FAO Partnership and Liaison Office (PLO) in Korea, visited the National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS). The President of NIFS and the Head of the FAO PLO had a welcome talk, discussing the future plan for establishing the partnership between fisheries institutes worldwide.