This study aims to establish the concept of fish welfare and develop guidelines for its implementation in South Korean aquaculture. As global awareness of animal welfare grows, scientific evidence shows that fish are sentient beings capable of experiencing pain and that stress has led to increased demand for welfare standards in aquaculture. International organizations like WOAH and the EU have set welfare standards for farmed fish, emphasizing their importance for health, productivity, and food safety. However, in South Korea, fish welfare is still an emerging concept with limited research. This study systematically defines fish welfare, assesses its feasibility in domestic aquaculture, and proposes guidelines tailored to local conditions. The findings highlight the need for gradual implementation, considering the unique biological and environmental factors in fish farming.

Abstract
I. 서 론
Ⅱ. 어류 복지의 개념 및 평가 기준
    1. 선행연구
    2. 어류 복지의 개념
    3. 어류 복지 지표 및 평가 기준
Ⅲ. 국내 양식장 어류 복지 도입 가능성 검토
    1. 양식장 내 어류 복지 도입의 필요성
    2. 양식장의 어류 복지 실태
    3. 양식장 어류 복지 인식
Ⅳ. 양식장 어류 복지 가이드라인
    1. 양식장 어류 복지 도입 기본방향
    2. 양식장 어류 복지 고려 요인
    3. 양식장 어류 복지 가이드라인
Ⅴ. 결 론
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• 오서연(해양수산개발원 수산연구본부 전문연구원) | Seo-Yeon Oh (Senior researcher, Fisheries Research Deportment, Korea Maritime Institute, Busan, 49111, Ref. of Korea)
• 심성현(한국해양수산개발원 수산연구본부 전문연구원) | Seong-Hyun Sim (Senior researcher, Fisheries Research Deportment, Korea Maritime Institute, Busan, 49111, Ref. of Korea) Corresponding author