Trade Security-Oriented Structural Analysis of the Fisheries Processing Industry in Busan and Policy and Operational Responses

This study examines the fisheries processing industry in Busan, South Korea, from a trade security perspective, focusing on its structural vulnerabilities and policy implications under recent changes in the global trade environment.<br/> The findings suggest that Busan’s fisheries processing industry functions as a critical node linking food security to trade security, while simultaneously facing amplified risks of trade disruption under external shocks. To address these challenges, the study proposes an integrated framework combining policy-level interventions—such as joint raw material stockpiling, standardized compliance documentation, and traceability systems—with operational measures including mock audits, lot-based tracking, and smart record-keeping. The study concludes that strengthening the trade security resilience of Busan’s fisheries processing industry is essential not only for regional industrial sustainability but also for national trade and economic security.