Hundreds of people in South Korea marched in protest against Japan's plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The South Korean government endorsed the safety of the Japanese plans, stating that the contamination levels of the water would be within acceptable standards. The International Atomic Energy Agency also supported the Japanese discharge plans, claiming that the treated wastewater would meet international safety standards. However, the protesters believe that Japan should store the water on their own land instead of discharging it into the sea. The issue of Fukushima's wastewater has been a source of tension between South Korea and Japan for years. South Korea and Japan have been working to repair their strained relations, but the Fukushima issue continues to strain their alliance.
Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:11:23 GMT | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette