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But this year, word has spread that small-scale private crab fishing will be tolerated in certain areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">&#8220;For a time, it wasn&#8217;t feasible for individuals to go crabbing because of rigorous patrols by the coast guard. But this year, people are saying that the regulations are being eased to some extent,&#8221; the source said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">&#8220;The private businesspeople who used to organize fishing crews had shifted their focus elsewhere for a while, but now they&#8217;re busily preparing to jump back in.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">One factor behind the shift appears to be an influx of foreign capital. Chinese investors have been purchasing fishing gear, including nets and traps, and arranging to buy catches directly from private fishermen.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>High rewards, but no guarantees<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Private fishing operations carry significant financial risk. The catch must exceed a certain threshold for fishermen to turn a profit; below that, crews may walk away unpaid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">&#8220;Private fishermen typically recruit five or six crewmates for a trip to sea. They cover business expenses on credit, with their expected crab catch serving as collateral. If the catch is poor, the crew may walk away empty-handed, and the employer may have to write off their initial outlay,&#8221; the source said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The potential upside is what keeps entrepreneurs coming back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">&#8220;They&#8217;re willing to take a risk because they could make a year&#8217;s income in one trip if luck works in their favor,&#8221; the source said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Some locals consider it safer to sign on with a government-authorized outfit, which offers access to better fishing grounds and a more reliable baseline income. The tradeoff is extended time at sea. Private operations appeal to those who prefer shorter trips and the option of resting ashore in tents between outings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The relaxation of restrictions has also fueled cautious optimism that ship-to-ship trades with Chinese merchants, halted during the pandemic, could soon resume.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">&#8220;While we can&#8217;t be sure how things will turn out, the mood is definitely more positive than last year, with people excited to think they&#8217;ve regained their livelihood,&#8221; the source said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">&#8220;Assuming that the authorities continue to allow private fishing activities, that should give people more ways to make a living.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailynk.com\/20260325-3\/\">Read in Korean<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!-- Daily NK \u2014 A Note to Readers \u2014 End of Article Pattern -->\n<div style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:0;margin-top:32px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\">\n  <div style=\"padding:20px 24px 24px;\">\n\n    <!-- Header row -->\n    <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:14px;\">\n      <span style=\"background:#cc0000;color:#fff;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:9px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:3px 8px;flex-shrink:0;\">A Note to Readers<\/span>\n      <div style=\"flex:1;height:1px;background:#333;\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Intro line -->\n    <p style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:15px;color:#fff;font-weight:normal;line-height:1.4;margin:0 0 12px;\">Reporting from inside North Korea<\/p>\n\n    <!-- Body -->\n    <p style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:13px;color:#bbb;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\">\n      Daily NK operates networks of sources inside North Korea who document events in real-time and transmit information through secure channels. 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