Understanding long-term changes in fisheries resources is essential for sustainable ecosystem-based management. This study assessed the quantitative and qualitative changes in Korean coastal fisheries from 1971 to 2024 using an ecological group-based approach. Catch data for approximately 130 species were grouped into 21 ecological groups, and the CMSY model was applied to estimate historical biomass and stock status. Future catch and biomass were projected to 2050 under a conservative scenario assuming reduced resilience. Biodiversity and ecosystem structure were evaluated using mean trophic level (MTL), diversity index (DI), and pelagic/demersal fish ratio (P/D) based on both catch and biomass. Historical total catch and biomass declined substantially while future projections suggest stabilization or modest recovery. The proportion of demersal fish decreased over time and is expected to remain low. MTL showed a gradual downward trend in both catch- and biomass-based indicators. DI showed similar fluctuating trends across both datasets. Although P/D values differed in magnitude, both indicators exhibited a consistent pattern of increase followed by decline, indicating ecosystem structural shifts.