the Korean Ministry of Security and Public Administration, which will be newly established". On November 7, 2014, the National Assembly declared that the South Korean Coast Guard be disbanded as a result of South Korean lawmakers voting 146 to 71 in favor of transferring the Coast Guard's investigative responsibilities to the South Korea National Police Agency and establishing a broader safety agency. As a result, the South Korean Coast Guard is again under the Ministry of Public Safety and Security. Resurrection Newly elected President Moon Jae-in announced his plan to re-organise the ministries and government agencies. Following the approval of the National Assembly, the Korean Coast Guard was revived on July 26, 2017 as an independent, external agency under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. Goals (From the English home page of the Korean Coast Guard) Develop and maintain operational capability to ensure national maritime sovereignty. Be recognized by the nation as the guardian of maritime security. Become the foremost maritime security agency in Northeast Asia. Develop and improve the ability to respond to maritime search and rescue requirements throughout the area of responsibility. Develop and improve the ability to preserve and protect the maritime environment. Be fully responsive to public requests for administrative services. Continually improve the organization and operation of the agency. Main Duties (From the English home page of the Korean Coast Guard) 1. Search and Rescue Korean Coast Guard performs to respond speedy and effective rescue activities in order to save a precious life and to protect property when it occurred maritime accidents. 2. Maritime Security Korean Coast Guard ensures to protect sea from maritime crime and keep maritime security and peace. 3. Marine Environmental Protection Korean Coast Guard has always been in the forefront for surveillance of marine pollution and prevention of hazardous spills in order to keep waters clean and to preserve abundant marine resources. 4. International Affairs We, Korea Coast Guard, always do our best to respond quickly against international maritime crimes including enforcement of Alien Migrant Interdiction by seizing current tendency of international crime. 5. Maritime Traffic Safety Management Korean Coast Guard provides an unlimited protection to secure maritime tourism, safe marine recreational activities, and to keep people from any kind of potential dangers and barriers. 6. Maritime Pollution Response Korean Coast Guard performs to build a clean maritime environment through prevention activities thoroughly against hazardous spills or discharge and perfect pollution