Consumer Agency Issues 'Damage Advisory' Warning Against Salt Purchases Using Japan's Contaminated Water Discharge

The Korea Consumer Agency recently issued a consumer damage advisory on the 16th, stating that some businesses are using the issue of contaminated water discharge from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan to induce salt purchases with unverified information.

The Consumer Agency explained that some businesses are presenting rumors or false information, such as salt being contaminated if the Fukushima contaminated water is discharged, as established facts, thereby causing consumer anxiety.

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The Consumer Agency advised caution when using shopping malls that list unverified information to induce consumer purchases and urged consumers to verify information related to nuclear power plant contaminated water through the government's daily briefings.

Meanwhile, following the Japanese government's announcement of the Fukushima nuclear power plant's contaminated water discharge plan, consumer anxiety has increased, leading to a significant surge in salt demand recently. At large supermarkets such as E-Mart and Lotte Mart, salt sales have surged by nearly 120% since the beginning of this month. Some solar salt products have even sold out on Suhyup Shopping. However, the government has stated that there is no shortage of supply causing difficulties in ordering or depletion of stock, and it judges that there are no signs of panic buying.

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