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An Investigation of Awareness on the Fukushima Nuclear Accident and Radioactive Contamination

후쿠시마 원전사고 및 방사능 오염에 대한 인식조사

  • Ha, Jeong Chul (Department of Consumer Safety, Korea Consumer Agency) ;
  • Song, Youngju (Department of Consumer Safety, Korea Consumer Agency)
  • 하정철 (한국소비자원 소비자안전국) ;
  • 송영주 (한국소비자원 소비자안전국)
  • Received : 2015.10.13
  • Accepted : 2015.12.24
  • Published : 2016.03.31
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Abstract

Background: The objective of this study was to investigate Korean people's awareness about impact of the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident in Japan and radioactive contamination caused by it. Materials and Methods: The respondents of the survey were 600 adults who resided in the Seoul metropolitan area. Results and discussion: The survey results show that the majority of respondents were concerned about impact of radiation leakage that might have an effect on our environment. They were worried about radioactive contamination of foodstuffs, particularly fishery products and preferred to acquire information through TV(49.8%) or the Internet(31.3%). Meanwhile, respondents mentioned that the information on the Fukushima nuclear accident and radioactive contamination had not been sufficient and they didn't know well about the follow-up measures of the government on the accident. Most respondents answered that information on radioactive contamination levels and safety of foods and environment was most needed. Conclusion: The results of this study could be useful to enhance awareness on radioactivity and improve risk communication on nuclear power plant accidents.

연구배경: 본 연구는 일본 후쿠시마 원전사고 이후 원전사고 및 방사능 오염에 대한 우리 국민들의 인식도를 확인하기 위한 목적으로 진행되었다. 재료 및 방법: 설문조사는 수도권에 거주하는 성인 600명을 대상으로 하였다. 결과 및 논의: 연구 결과, 대다수 국민들은 일본 원전사고로 인한 방사능 누출이 우리나라에 영향을 미치고 있다고 우려하였다. 식품, 특히 수산물의 방사능 오염에 대한 우려가 높았고, 선호하는 정보 취득원은 TV(49.8%)와 인터넷 매체(31.3%)였다. 한편 다수의 국민들은 일본 원전사고 및 방사능 오염 정보가 충분히 제공되지 않았고, 원전사고 이후 우리 정부의 대응조치를 잘 모르고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 국민 대다수가 식품 환경 등의 방사능 오염 정도와 안전성에 대한 정보제공 강화가 가장 중요한 것으로 인식하고 있었다. 결론: 본 연구 결과는 향후 방사능에 대한 올바른 인식 확립과 방사능 안전사고 리스크커뮤니케이션을 위한 유용한 자료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

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