Protests took place in Seoul, South Korea, with hundreds of people demanding that Japan cancel its plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The protests came after South Korea's government endorsed the safety of Japan's plans, stating that the contamination levels of the water would be within acceptable standards. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also approved the discharge plans, saying the treated wastewater would meet international safety standards. The protesters walked through a commercial district in downtown Seoul, holding signs denouncing the discharge into the sea. The IAEA's Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, met with South Korean officials to discuss the safety of the released wastewater. The safety of Fukushima's wastewater has been a contentious issue between South Korea and Japan, who have been working to repair strained relations. Japan first announced plans to release the treated water into the sea in 2018.
Sat, 08 Jul 2023 12:03:00 GMT | The Associated Press