Korea and world fear Fukushima’s radiation
Despite being the nation nearest to Japan, Korea remained relatively calm after the March 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
But more than two years after the nuclear plant’s meltdown, the fear of radiation has increased in Korea after a series of revelations about contaminated water flowing into the Pacific.
The Korean government is trying to say that consumer anxiety over the safety of Japanese products in particular is being whipped up by irresponsible postings on the Internet and through social network services.
Prime Minister Chung Hong-won even said he would direct severe punishment at people who spread unfounded, radiation-related rumors.
But fear continued to rise and fish consumption fell regardless of where the fish came from, affecting local fishermen and fish retailers.
But more than two years after the nuclear plant’s meltdown, the fear of radiation has increased in Korea after a series of revelations about contaminated water flowing into the Pacific.
The Korean government is trying to say that consumer anxiety over the safety of Japanese products in particular is being whipped up by irresponsible postings on the Internet and through social network services.
Prime Minister Chung Hong-won even said he would direct severe punishment at people who spread unfounded, radiation-related rumors.
But fear continued to rise and fish consumption fell regardless of where the fish came from, affecting local fishermen and fish retailers.
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