South Korean government: “Sales in the seafood market actually increased by 17.3% after releasing treated water”

The South Korean government emphasized that, ``After the release of radioactively treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, there have been no signs of a decline in consumption.''
On the 12th, Vice Minister Park Sung Hoon of the South Korean Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (Ministry) announced that
At a press conference regarding treated water held at the Ulu government building, he revealed, ``From August 28, immediately after the release, to September 3, sales at three large supermarkets increased by 11.8% compared to the previous week.''
Continuing, ``Noryangjin Fisheries Market, which regularly holds 'Onnuri Gift Certificate' cashback events exclusively for traditional markets, has seen a higher number of visitors than usual.
Compared to the previous week, sales at retail stores increased by 17.3% and sales at cafeterias increased by 3.5%. Deputy Director Park said, ``We will closely monitor the consumption trends of seafood and make sure that consumption does not decline.''
We will actively publicize the safety of our country's seafood and proactively promote measures to revitalize seafood consumption."