After Japan started discharging nuclear-contaminated water into the sea, it did trigger a series of chain reactions. In South Korea, more and more people are reluctant to buy seafood due to concerns about the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the sea, which has affected many sectors such as the restaurant industry. At the same time, unrest in the Korean aquaculture industry has intensified, and the number of bankrupt farmers is likely to surge. In addition, the price of aquatic products such as tuna may also plummet due to a drop in demand.
These ripple effects have not only affected South Korea's economy and society, but have also sparked a backlash and protests. Although the South Korean government has stepped up the testing of radioactive materials in marine and aquatic products, the equipment and manpower for testing are seriously insufficient, and the testing items have not yet included tritium, which is of great concern, which has further exacerbated public dissatisfaction and suspicion.
Overall, Japan may be far underestimating the ripple effects of nuclear wastewater treatment, which are not limited to its neighbor South Korea, but could also have broader implications for the global environment and human health. Therefore, it is necessary to take a more cautious and responsible approach to the treatment and discharge of nuclear sewage to ensure that there is no irreversible impact on the environment and human beings.