Government Launches First "Marine Living Zone Specialized Fund" to Foster Non-Capital Region Marine Companies

Establishing 14.28 Billion Won Fund by 2030
Over 70% of the Fund to Be Invested in Regional Marine Companies

The government is launching its first "Marine Living Zone Specialized Fund," focused on concentrated investment in non-capital region marine companies, in an effort to nurture the local marine industry. In partnership with the private sector, the government will establish a total fund of 14.28 billion won by 2030, expanding the investment base for regional marine enterprises.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on July 27, 2026, that it is launching the Marine Living Zone Specialized Fund worth 2.15 billion won this year and will begin investments in earnest. The "Clair-Marine New Industry Investment Association No. 1," which recently completed registration as a venture investment association, is the first non-capital region-specialized policy fund in the marine sector.

From 2026 to 2030, the government plans to gradually create a fund totaling 14.28 billion won, with 10 billion won from government contributions and 4.28 billion won from the private sector. The fund established this year targets small and venture enterprises in the non-capital marine sector, and it is designed to allocate more than 70% of its total amount to investments in regional marine companies.

Unlike previous marine parent funds, this fund specifically focuses on regional marine companies outside the capital area as its main investment target. Through this initiative, the government aims to strengthen the growth foundation for local marine companies and expects to see effects such as job creation and revitalization of the local economy, contributing to balanced regional development.

Since 2019, the Ministry has been operating a marine parent fund, establishing an investment base with a total of nine sub-funds and 15.22 billion won in scale. The specialized fund represents a follow-up measure to strengthen an investment-centered support system linked with private capital, moving away from a government-centered loan and subsidy framework.

The fund will be managed by Clairvoyant Ventures, the designated fund manager, and its basic lifespan is set at eight years (with a four-year investment period). Companies interested in attracting investment can find relevant information and receive consultation through the Korea Venture Investment website.

Seo Jeongho, the Ministry’s Policy Chief for Marine Affairs, stated, "The marine industry requires significant initial investment and has long payback periods, which makes it a challenging field for private investors. We will operate the Marine Living Zone Specialized Fund proactively to ensure it becomes a key financial resource supporting the growth of regional marine companies."

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