The article highlights concerns in Japan and South Korea regarding the im impending discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. This concerns relate to potential impacts on seafood and the food and restaurant industries, leading to consumer panic and hoarding of fishery products and salt. Measures are being taken by these industries to ensure product safety and quality, with plans to import substitutes if necessary. The Japanese government is set to force the discharge of the contaminated water this summer, unless construction of the discharge facility is completed promptly.