Naju-si, Radioactivity Test Results for 6 Seafood Items Deemed 'Suitable'

Naju City is working closely with Jeollanam-do to ensure thorough radiation testing of seafood at distribution and sales stages in response to the ocean discharge of radioactive contaminated water from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan that occurred last August.

Naju City announced on the 6th that all six seafood items distributed and sold in local marts in September and November passed radiation inspection with a ‘suitable’ rating.

Naju City, photos related to radioactive testing of seafood at distribution stages in response to contaminated water.
[Photo by Naju City]

In September, red sea bream, blue crab, and flatfish were tested, while in November, oysters, cod, and mullet underwent inspection.

The Jeollanam-do Institute of Health and Environment plans to collect and test seafood samples (three cases) weekly from two local governments within the province to alleviate citizens’ concerns about radioactive contaminated water discharge and minimize damage to seafood business owners.

So far this year, a total of 488 cases of seafood produced and distributed within the province have been tested, all confirmed to meet the standards.

The city discloses the results of seafood radiation tests on the health center’s website.

Mayor Yoon Byung-tae stated, “We will do our best to conduct radiation tests on seafood at distribution and sales stages so that consumers can purchase seafood with confidence and business owners can minimize economic damage.”

Naju = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yuk-bong baekok@asiae.co.kr