South Korea intensifies radiation checks on Japanese scrap amid trade dispute

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Singapore—Stricter checks at South Korean ports on imports of Japanese ferrous scrap for radioactive content have raised concerns by Japanese suppliers for the additional cost they may have to bear as a result of longer waiting times, market participants told S&P Global Platts this week. "The tighter inspections started since [last] Friday, and South Korean customs are now inspecting every single vessel instead of conducting checks at random previously," a Japanese trader said.