Concerned about ``stagnation in seafood consumption'' due to release of treated water... South Korean government injects ``largest budget ever'' of 144 billion won

The South Korean government will spend 144 billion won (approximately 15,892 million yen) to ``revitalize seafood consumption.'' This amount is the largest ever. Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
This is due to concerns that the release of ``radioactively treated water'' into the ocean could ``reduce the consumption of marine products.'' Park Sung Hoon, vice-minister of the South Korean Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, spoke at the government building in Seoul on the 5th.
At a press conference regarding treated water, the government said, ``At the State Council meeting that day, the government decided to invest an additional 80 billion won (approximately 8.83 billion yen) in emergency reserve funds to revitalize consumption of seafood.''
Including the 64 billion won (approximately 7.063 billion yen) that was compiled and is currently being implemented as this year's budget, the total amount is 144 billion won, which is the largest scale ever."
He went on to say, ``The government's proposal for next year includes a budget of 133.8 billion won (approximately 14.767 billion yen) to revitalize seafood consumption.''
"This reflects the government's strong will to support fisheries industry workers, individual business owners, and even consumers."