Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Release South Korea Concerns Again on Japanese Response

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Release South Korea Concerns Again on Japanese Response September 22 23:07

At the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency's annual meeting, a South Korean representative argued that releasing the water that continues to accumulate at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea could have an impact on the environment of neighboring countries. , Expressed concern about the response of the Japanese side.

At the annual meeting, Japan emphasizes that it is considering how to dispose of water and is accountable.

Regarding the water treated from the contaminated water that continues to accumulate at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in February, a subcommittee of the government said that it is realistic to dilute it below the standard and release it into the sea or the atmosphere. The report will be compiled and the government will decide the policy after hearing opinions from the local community and related organizations.

Regarding this, at the IAEA general meeting held in Vienna on the 22nd, South Korea's First Secretary of Science, Technology, Information and Communication, Chung said, "If you let it flow into the sea, it will affect not only Japan's problems but also the marine environment of the world including neighboring countries. The Japanese government has an obligation to communicate transparently and concretely with the international community, including South Korea, before making a decision, "he said, expressing concern about the Japanese side's response.

We also asked the IAEA to play a specific role in dealing with treated water.

On the 21st of the first day of the General Assembly, Minister of Science and Technology Inoue said, "We are considering the handling of treated water based on the advice of the IAEA report. We will explain it to the international community politely and transparently." He emphasizes his accountability.

South Korea also raised this issue at the IAEA General Assembly last year and criticized Japan's response.