Presidential Office: "As Contaminated Water Levels Are Released, Rumors Decrease and Political Attacks Lose Power"

Increase Seafood Consumption by Citizens and Companies... Thanks to Citizens and Companies
Regarding the Relocation of General Hong Beom-do's Bust, "Yoon Has Not Expressed Any Thoughts"

The Presidential Office stated on the 29th regarding the discharge of contaminated water from Fukushima, "Although this was already anticipated, as specific and substantial figures have emerged, fake news and rumors have significantly decreased, and political attacks seem to have lost their strength."

Lee Do-woon, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, said this during a briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office in the afternoon, then expressed gratitude by saying, "Many citizens and businesses are increasing seafood consumption to support fishermen who have suffered or could suffer damage due to fake news and rumors."

The spokesperson continued, "When I visited the Jagalchi Market last month, our wise citizens said they would not be swayed by rumors. It seems collective intelligence is gaining strength," adding, "I am grateful not only to the citizens and businesses but also to the members of the press."

He emphasized, "The government will continue to prioritize public health and safety, provide explanations based on scientific evidence, and do its utmost to alleviate remaining emotional concerns."

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The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has allocated 731.9 billion won in its budget for next year to respond to the Fukushima contaminated water issue. President Yoon Suk-yeol stated in his opening remarks at the Cabinet meeting held that morning, "In response to the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, we will establish a more thorough safety monitoring system for our waters and seafood, and significantly expand the related budget so that the public can consume domestic seafood with confidence."

Meanwhile, regarding questions about the relocation of General Hong Beom-do’s bust, a key official from the Presidential Office said, "President Yoon has never expressed his personal opinion on the issue of General Hong Beom-do. He has not revealed his thoughts even during the Cabinet meetings." Multiple media outlets have reported that although President Yoon recently acknowledged General Hong Beom-do’s anti-Japanese resistance and his role as an independence activist, he reportedly expressed that it is inappropriate to place a bust of him at the Korea Military Academy due to his registration as a member of the Soviet Communist Party.

In response to a reporter’s question about the importance of ideology, which President Yoon emphasized at the People Power Party’s training session the previous day, the official replied by comparing the situations of South Korea and North Korea, saying, "We ourselves are the evidence."

The official further stated, "There is a people with the same DNA. One side has developed its economy in the most exemplary way in the world and has risen as a cultural powerhouse, while the other side has become the world’s worst economic failure and the worst human rights oppressor. What exactly is the difference between these two countries? It is the difference in ideology and system. One side has developed to a level envied by the world through liberal democracy and market economy, while the other has fallen into ruin under hereditary dictatorship and a controlled economy. How can we avoid talking about ideology?" he raised his voice.

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