By Kang Yoon-seung
On Wednesday, South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho visited a seafood market in Seoul to emphasize the government’s efforts to guarantee the safety of seafood sold in the country.
“We are carrying out tests at various locations, and there have been no concerning situations so far,” Choo said. “If there are any problems, the government will take special actions. For now, people can consume seafood safely without having to be worried.”
“We plan to closely monitor the situation, and take necessary measures to ensure that fishermen face no difficulties and sales are normalized,” Choo added.
Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho (R) speaks to a shop owner at a fish market in Seoul on Sept. 20, 2023. (Yonhap)
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