# Strong Public Backing for Marine Conservation in South Korea *Author: Solar PV Expert | Category: news | Published: Wed Jun 10 2026 09:14:07 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)* ### English * **Widespread Public Support:** A recent survey of 1,000 South Korean adults revealed that 90.2% support the expansion of marine protected areas (MPAs). * **Key Conservation Metrics:** 97% of respondents prioritize marine environmental protection, 84.7% favor the creation of "no-take zones," and 82.1% support the global "30x30" initiative (protecting 30% of oceans by 2030). * **Focus on Substantive Action:** Environmental advocacy groups are urging the government to prioritize meaningful ecological outcomes over mere numerical targets. * **Call for International Leadership:** Stakeholders are calling for Seoul to play a proactive role in the BBNJ Agreement to protect biodiversity in high-seas regions beyond national jurisdictions. ### 中文 * **广泛的公众支持:** 最近一项针对 1,000 名韩国成年人的调查显示,90.2% 的受访者支持扩大海洋保护区(MPAs)。 * **关键保护指标:** 97% 的受访者认为海洋环境保护至关重要,84.7% 支持建立禁止捕捞和资源开采的“禁采区”,82.1% 支持全球“30x30”倡议(即到 2030 年保护全球 30% 的海洋)。 * **关注实质性行动:** 环保团体敦促政府应专注于实现实质性的生态成果,而非仅仅满足于数字目标。 * **呼吁国际领导力:** 相关方呼吁首尔在《国家管辖范围外海洋生物多样性养护和可持续利用协定》(BBNJ 协定)中发挥积极作用,以保护公海地区的生物多样性。