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http://dx.doi.org/10.7837/kosomes.2021.27.5.618

Accumulation of Natural and Artificial Radionuclides in Marine Products around the Korean Peninsula: Current Studies and Future Direction  

Lee, Huisu (Division of Marine Environmental Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST))
Kim, Intae (Division of Marine Environmental Research Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST))
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Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety / v.27, no.5, 2021 , pp. 618-629 More about this Journal
Abstract
The Fukushima nuclear power plant (NPP) accident caused by the East Japan Earthquake in 2011 and the recent increase in the frequency of earthquakes in Korea have caused safety concerns regarding radionuclide exposure. In addition, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) in Japan recently decided to release radionuclide-contaminated water from Fukushima's NPP into the Pacific Ocean, raising public concerns that the possibility of radionuclide contamination through both domestic- and foreign fishery products is increasing. Although many studies have been conducted on the input of artificial radionuclides into the Pacific after the Fukushima NPP accident, studies on the distribution and accumulation of artificial radionuclides in marine products from East Asia are lacking. Therefore, in this study, we attempted to explore recent research on the distribution of artificial radionuclides (e.g., 137Cs, 239+240Pu, 90Sr, and etc.) in marine products from Korean seas after the Fukushima NPP accident. In addition, we also discuss future research directions as it is necessary to prepare for likely radiation accidents in the future around Korea associated with the new nuclear facilities planned by 2030 in China and owing to the discharge of radionuclide-contaminated water from the Fukushima NPP.
Keywords
Artificial radionuclide; $^{137}Cs$; $^{239+240}Pu$; $^{90}Sr$; Marine product; Radioactive contamination;
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