The Noryangjin fisheries wholesale market in Seoul, South Korea is increasing its testing of seafood to ensure its safety, following Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The plan has received approval from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but many consumers are still concerned. Market officials have been using radiation detectors to conduct random tests on fresh fish and seafood to reassure buyers. South Korea has said it will not lift its ban on seafood imports from the Fukushima region, and the opposition Democratic Party is pushing to ban all seafood products from Japan. The safety debate has become a political controversy, with President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration trying to improve ties with Japan while addressing consumer concerns.
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:56:00 GMT | Reuters