Activists protest against Seoul's plans to resume whaling for research

The video discusses the role of the IWC, highlighting that it is not solely a coalition for whale protection. It critiques Japan's whaling practices under the guise of scientific research and expresses global concerns over Korea's potential emulation of these practices. The video also covers the deteriorating whale ecosystem and the need for conservation efforts. Public protests against whaling policies are highlighted, emphasizing the demand for policy changes.

What is the primary focus of the IWC according to the transcript?

• To protect all marine life

• To promote whale hunting

• To serve as a coalition for whale protection

• To regulate fishing activities

What is the current state of the whale ecosystem as mentioned in the transcript?

• It has fully recovered

• It is deteriorating

• It remains unchanged

• It is improving rapidly

Why is there international concern over Korea's potential actions regarding whaling?

• Korea plans to increase whale hunting quotas

• Korea might follow Japan's example of commercial whaling under scientific pretense

• Korea is withdrawing from the IWC

• Korea is leading a new whaling initiative

What is the public's reaction in Korea towards the National Fisheries Agency?

• Approval of the agency's current policies

• Calls for the agency's actions to be canceled and responsibilities transferred

• Demand for more research on whales

• Support for increased whale hunting

What quantities of whale meat are mentioned in the context of Korea?

• 600,000 tons

• 200,000 tons

• 100,000 tons

• 400,000 to 500,000 tons