21세기 한국해양경찰의 발전방향에 대한 연구

On the Improvement of Korean Maritime Police in 21st Century

Maritime environments within maritime border of Korea including coastal waters, contiguous waters and EEZ were considerably changed in the past decade, vis, increase of marine security, law enforcement, unlawful migrant, smuggling, marine oil spill and boat safety etc. Accordingly jobs and duties of Korea Maritime Police Agency(KMPA) were greatly escalated, at the same time its mission became more important. Besides, KMPA are domestically under pressure to review and study its role and mission carefully and positively to remain better agency for the protection of nation, people and environment. In this regards, the authors try to deal with what has to be done by KMPA and what has to be supported by government for the improvement of KMPA in 21st century comparing with similar organization of advanced countries.