3. In Article II, at the end of subparagraph 6.b., add the word "and", delete paragraph 7 and renumber the present paragraph 8 as paragraph 7. 6. 7. "8. whether, and to what extent, such nations are cooperating with the United States in matters pertaining to the fulfillment of the recommendations outlined in United Nations General Assembly Resolution 44/225 of December 1989 on Large-scale Pelagic Driftnet Fishing and in the conservation of the pollock resource in the central Bering Sea; and" In Article IV, renumber existing paragraph 8 as new paragraph 9 and insert the words "Government of the" before the "United States". In Article XII, add a new paragraph 5 as follows: "5. The Government of the Republic of Korea shall cooperate with the Government of the United I have the further honor to propose that, if these proposals are acceptable to the Government of the Republic of Korea, this Note and Your Excellency's Note in reply to that effect shall constitute an Agreement between the two Governments, which will enter into force on a date to be agreed upon in a subsequent exchange of diplomatic notes between the two Governments following the completion of necessary internal procedures." I have the honour to inform you that the extension of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of the United States of America concerning Fisheries off the coasts of the United States signed at Washington on July 26, 1982, as amended and extended, until December 31, 1993 and the amendments proposed above are acceptable to the Government of the Republic of Korea and to confirm that Your Excellency's Note and this Note in reply shall constitute an agreement between the two Governments, which will enter into force on a date to be agreed upon in a subsequent exchange of diplomatic notes between the two Governments following the completion of necessary internal procedures. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. For the Ambassador: Ki Ho Chang EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA June 25, 1991 KAM 91/106 The Embassy of the Republic of Korea presents its compliments to the Department of State of the United States of America and has the honour to refer to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of the United States of America concerning Fisheries off the Coast of the United States, signed July 26, 1982 and amended and extended by Exchange of Notes at Washington, May 29 and June 19, 1991, under the terms of this Agreement. The Embassy has further the honor to notify that the said Agreement shall enter into force following written notification of the completion of internal procedures of both governments, and be effective from July 1, 1991. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea hereby confirms that the Republic of Korea has completed the necessary internal procedures. Accordingly the said Agreement shall enter into force on the date of written notification of the completion of internal procedures of the Government of the United States of America, and be effective from July 1, 1991. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration. [Initials] Department of State November 26, 1991 The Department of State refers to the Agreement amending and extending the Agreement of July 26, 1982 Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Concerning Fisheries Off the Coasts of the United States, as amended and extended, effected by exchange of notes at Washington, dated May 29 and June 19, 1991. The Department of State wishes to acknowledge receipt of the Government of the Republic of Korea note No. KAM 91/106 dated June 25, 1991 informing the Government of the United States of America that the internal procedures of the Government of the Republic of Korea have been completed. The Department further wishes to inform the Government of the Republic of Korea that the Government of the United States of America has completed its necessary internal procedures for entry into force and confirms that the Agreement shall enter into force on the date of this note, effective from July 1, 1991. Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea Regarding the Collection and Exchange of Data on Fisheries Harvests in the International Waters of the Bering Sea, Washington, 1988 Done at Washington 25 April 1988 and 14 July 1988 Entered into force 14 July 1988 Primary source citation: Copy of text provided by the Department of State April 25, 1988. The Department of State of the United States of America wishes to draw the attention of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the importance of close cooperation in the compilation of best available records on fisheries harvests and fishing effort in the areas of the Bering Sea beyond national fisheries jurisdiction of any nation for purpose of effective management of stocks which are of mutual interest. On the basis of this recognition, the Government of the United States of America proposes that the Government of the Republic of Korea provide to the Government of the United States available statistics on harvests and incidental takes of target species, anadromous species, marine mammals, seabirds, and other living marine resources, and fishing effort in the area of the Bering Sea beyond the national fisheries jurisdiction of any nation. Such statistics shall be delineated by biweekly periods and by one degree longitude and by one half degree latitude statistical blocks and provided by the end of May for the fishing season beginning in January and ending in December of the previous year. In addition, preliminary catch statistics by month and aggregate quantity shall be provided by September 15 of each year for the fishing period beginning in January and ending in June of the same year. If the Government of the Republic of Korea agrees to the proposals contained in the paragraph above, this note and the Embassy's note in reply thereto shall constitute an agreement between the two Governments, which shall enter into force on the date of the Embassy's note in reply. R [Initials] EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA July 14, 1988 KAM 88/108 The Embassy of the Republic of Korea presents its compliments to the Department of State of the United States of America and has the honour to acknowledge the receipt of the latter's Note dated April 25, 1988, which reads as follows: "The Department of State of the United States of America wishes to draw the attention of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the importance of close cooperation in the compilation of the best available records on fisheries harvests and fishing effort in the area of the Bering Sea beyond the national fisheries jurisdiction of any nation for the purpose of effective management of stocks which are of mutual interest. On the basis of this recognition, the Government of the United States of America proposes that the Government of the Republic of Korea provide to the Government of the United States available statistics on harvests and incidental takes of target species, anadromous species, marine mammals, seabirds, and other living marine resources, and fishing effort in the area of the Bering Sea beyond the national fisheries jurisdiction of any nation. Such statistics shall be delineated by biweekly periods and by one degree longitude and by one half degree latitude statistical blocks and provided by the end of May for the fishing season beginning in January and ending in December of the previous year. In addition, preliminary catch statistics by month and aggregate quantity shall be provided by September 15 of each year for the fishing period beginning in January and ending in June of the same year. If the Government of the Republic of Korea agrees to the proposals contained in the paragraph above, this note and the Embassy's note in reply thereto shall constitute an agreement between the two Governments, which shall enter into force on the date of the Embassy's note in reply." The Embassy of the Republic of Korea has further the honour to inform the Department of State of the United States of America that the foregoing proposals are acceptable to the Government of the Republic of Korea and to confirm that the latter's Note and this Note in reply thereto shall constitute an agreement between the two Governments, which shall enter into force on the date of this reply note. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Department of State of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration. [Initials] Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Korean Squid Driftnet Fisheries for the 1989 and 1990 Fishing Seasons, Washington, 1989 Entered into force 26 September 1989* Primary source citation: Copy of text provided by the NATIONAL FISHERIES ADMINISTRATION REPUBLIC OF KOREA September 8, 1989 Ambassador Edward E. Wolfe Deputy Assistant Secretary Oceans and Fisheries Affairs Ocean, International Environmental and Scientific Affairs United States Department of State Washington, D.C. 20850 Mr. James W. Brennan Assistant Administrator for Fisheries U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service 1335 East-West Highway, Room 9334 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 Dear Ambassador Wolfe and Mr. Brennan: Taking into consideration U.S. concern over the preservation of U.S. origin salmon in the North Pacific Ocean, I am pleased to inform you that my office will take appropriate measures for the masters of Korean driftnet fishing vessels to conduct fishing operations in accordance with "A Directive for the Protection of Salmon, Marine Mammals and This Agreement expired on 31 December 1990. H 1 |