Majority of South Koreans Alarmed by Fukushima Water Release

Over 90% of South Koreans plan to decrease their seafood consumption due to concerns about radiation from Japan's decision to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Despite scientific consensus that the water is safe, many South Koreans are skeptical. This has caused anxiety among seafood industry businesses and a potential decline in seafood consumption. The South Korean government has warned of legal action if the discharge does not meet acceptable norms and will continue to restrict imports of fishery products from certain Japanese prefectures. The local seafood industry could potentially face losses of over $3 billion.