The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF; Korean: 해양수산부; Hanja: 海洋水産部), is a cabinet-level organization of the Government of the Republic of Korea.
It takes overall responsibilities for maritime and fisheries sectors in general, ranging from the promotion of maritime safety and security, the protection of the marine environment, the development of port and fishing ports, the research and development on polar issues to the management and sustainable use of fishery resources and the promotion of marine leisure activities.
[1] Before the merger in 2008, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries was located in 140-2 Kye-Dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul City.
[2] MOF was established as part of a general cabinet reorganization in 1996.
In 2013, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries was reestablished with government reorganization.