The opposition parties contend the government’s decision jeopardises public health. They want the court to issue an injunction against resumption of imports until it gives a verdict, according to the Associated Press. A spokesman for the court said the court will deliberate the case expeditiously, but he declined to give a timeframe.
Meanwhile, US beef faces another possible hurdle: Major discount chains say they aren’t planning to sell it due to negative public perceptions. ‘We cannot ignore public sentiment’, said Na Geun-tae, an official with Lotte Mart.
