Busan confirms safety of seawater and seafood after three years of monitoring

Busan Metropolitan City has confirmed that seawater and seafood in the region remain safe following three years of monitoring since the start of the Fukushima wastewater discharge. According to data released on August 24, radioactivity levels in 26 monitored seawater locations showed no significant changes and remained within normal ranges.

Testing for radioactive cesium and tritium showed concentrations significantly lower than the World Health Organization (WHO) drinking water standards. Specifically, cesium-134 and cesium-137 levels were below 10 Bq/L, and tritium levels were below 10,000 Bq/L.

Between 2023 and August 7, 2024, the city conducted 6,789 tests on seafood and food products during production and distribution stages, all of which met safety standards. The Busan Institute of Health and Environment has also expanded testing to include plutonium and strontium-90.

In addition to safety monitoring, the city conducted 27,543 inspections regarding the labeling of seafood origins, resulting in 107 violations involving missing or false information. Mayor Jeon Jae-soo stated that the city will continue to operate a rigorous monitoring system and ensure transparent disclosure of results to protect public health.