CNU Builds Northeast Asia Marine Network

Chonnam National University (CNU) in South Korea is taking a leading role in establishing a global mega-governance framework for marine conservation and talent development.

In June 2026, CNU's College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences participated in the International Symposium on Marine Affairs and Conservation in the Northwest Pacific, hosted by its sister university, National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU). Fifteen marine experts from the three countries convened to tackle shared challenges including climate-driven ecosystem changes, fisheries resource depletion, and marine debris.

Key outcomes include an agreement to hold the joint symposium annually, the launch of discussions on a graduate-level dual-degree program, and a short-term student exchange program planned for November 2026 involving 30 participants from CNU and local high schools.

CNU aims to expand this framework into a standing international academic conference with NTOU and Japanese marine institutes, positioning itself as a key voice in Northwest Pacific marine policy.