Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Conducts First Radiation Survey After Japan's Nuclear Wastewater Discharge... "Safe Levels"

In the first marine radiation survey conducted after the discharge of contaminated water from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, it was confirmed that both cesium and tritium levels were significantly lower compared to the World Health Organization (WHO) standards for drinking water.

On the 24th at 1 PM, news was broadcasted on TV that the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan had begun. Citizens and travelers at Seoul Station are watching the news broadcast. Photo by Heo Younghan younghan@

On the 25th, one day after Japan's contaminated water discharge, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries conducted a marine radiation survey at 15 locations across three sea areas in South Korea, and confirmed the results from five locations in the southeastern sea area on the 27th.

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries plans to promptly disclose the survey results from the remaining 10 locations as soon as they are confirmed.

The government is conducting detailed analyses at 92 locations and rapid analyses for cesium-134, cesium-137, and tritium at 108 locations.

Cho Seung-hwan, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, stated, "The marine radiation survey conducted for the first time after the nuclear power plant contaminated water discharge confirmed that the levels are safe," adding, "The government will continue to monitor whether Japan is properly managing the nuclear power plant contaminated water and will protect our seas safely."