South Korea's coal ash inspection strengthening plan Secretary-General “Collecting Information” August 9, 12:41

Regarding the announcement of South Korea's plan to strengthen the inspection of radioactive materials for coal ash, which imports much from Japan as a cement material, Secretary Secretary Jun has revealed details of the procedures to be strengthened. It was made clear that the relevant ministries are collecting information.

South Korea imports a lot of coal ash from Japan as a material for cement, but the Korean Ministry of the Environment will strengthen the inspection of radioactive substances once every three months when importing ash. Announced a plan to confirm the measurement results of radioactive materials at every import declaration.

The secretary of the secretary said at a press conference, “The details of the procedures to be strengthened have not been made clear. Information is being collected at the relevant ministries and agencies and we will continue to respond appropriately.”

The secretary of the secretary said, “With regard to the impact on Japanese companies, the details of the procedure to be strengthened have not been clarified, and we will refrain from commenting in advance.”