Regarding the disposal of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which continues to increase at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Prime Minister Suga acknowledged that it is an issue that cannot be postponed for the reconstruction of Fukushima, and understands safety at home and abroad. He showed the idea of giving explanations based on scientific grounds in order to obtain.
The government plans to hold a ministerial meeting on the 13th to decide how to dispose of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, and decide to release it into the sea.
Prime Minister Suga said at the House of Representatives' settlement administration monitoring committee, "I would like to decide on a policy in the near future. In the reconstruction of Fukushima, the disposal of treated water is unavoidable and cannot be postponed forever."
"We are aware that there are voices against the release of treated water to the ocean due to concerns about rumors, including fishermen. It is important to face sincerity and take all possible measures." He stated that he would give an explanation based on scientific grounds in order to gain domestic and foreign understanding of safety.