Korea's Seafood Festivals in Peril | South Korea News

South Korea News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

Korea’s seafood festivals are in crisis as rising ocean temperatures push fish away, forcing events to shrink, reschedule, or disappear. From Busan’s gizzard shad festival to Ulleung’s squid bash, organizers scramble to adapt—adding cultural attractions and shifting dates—but the tide is turning fast. With catches plummeting and traditions fading, the government’s stepping in to rethink fishing regulations and protect dwindling resources, all while communities brace for a future where the sea no longer delivers what they’ve relied on for generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…