As Japan prepares to release Fukushima wastewater, anxiety grows across South Korea

As Japan prepares to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, anxiety grows across South Korea, affecting fish sales and sea salt prices.

The plan: Japan aims to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant using the Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS), expecting storage capacity to run out soon.
* An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) task force is reviewing the discharge plan and process.
* Construction of an underwater tunnel for water release was recently completed and tested.

Public opinion: A joint survey revealed 84% of South Koreans disapprove of the water release.
* Sea salt orders and prices have increased due to concerns about potential health risks.
* Fish sales have dropped, and people are buying less fish due to concerns about the marine environment.

South Korea’s response: The government has been monitoring radiation levels of seafood and seawater since the 2011 disaster.
* It recently started holding daily briefings on safety, and vowed to oppose the water release if it fails to meet regulatory standards.
* While the two countries have made efforts to improve relations, the Fukushima issue raises mistrust and calls for continued monitoring and hazard control measures.

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