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WTO upholds South Korea ban on some Japan seafood imports over Fukushima
WTO upholds South Korea ban on some Japan seafood imports over Fukushima nuclear disaster
Japan Times: KYODO, REUTERS, JIJI, STAFF REPORT
The South Korean government welcomed the decision Friday, saying it will maintain the current import ban on fishery products from Fukushima Prefecture and surrounding areas.
The ban will remain in place unless it is officially proven that there is no problem with importing fishery products from the areas concerned, Yoon Chang-ryeol, head of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, said during a press briefing.
The situation will continue to weigh on Japan, which aims to achieve the early reconstruction of areas affected by the March 2011 disasters.
The ruling could also have an impact beyond South Korea.
At present, 23 countries and regions have import restrictions on Japanese food products.
The ban will remain in place unless it is officially proven that there is no problem with importing fishery products from the areas concerned, Yoon Chang-ryeol, head of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, said during a press briefing.
The situation will continue to weigh on Japan, which aims to achieve the early reconstruction of areas affected by the March 2011 disasters.
The ruling could also have an impact beyond South Korea.
At present, 23 countries and regions have import restrictions on Japanese food products.
More: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/04/12/national/appeal-wto-upholds-seouls-import-curbs-japan-seafood-fukushima-nuclear-disaster/#.XLOqr-hKhPY
