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The sinking of the Oryang 501 in the Bering Sea this week has raised questions about Korean fishing giant Sajo Group, which owns the vessel and has long been accused of abuses on the high seas, reported The Korea Times.

Dating back to 2010, the conglomerate has been accused of alleged human rights and labor abuses, and illegal fishing. The company has faced legal action at home and internationally for its practices.

Activists said because fishing companies do their work on the high seas, the industry is difficult to regulate, leaving the door open for abuses of power as well as overfishing.

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