At the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency's annual meeting, the representative of South Korea said, "Sufficient discussions with interested countries" regarding the Japanese government's decision to release the ever-increasing amount of treated water to the sea at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. He criticized Japan, saying, "We are pushing ahead with decisions without making decisions," while Japan argued that "we are engaged in dialogue and providing information."
The government has decided to dilute the treated water containing tritium, which continues to increase at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, below the standard and then release it into the sea within two years.
Regarding this, at the IAEA general meeting held in Vienna, the capital of Austria, on the 21st, South Korea's First Secretary of Science, Technology, Information and Communication, Yong said, "We are pushing ahead with the decision without sufficient consultation with interested countries. I deeply regret it. I urge you to reconsider your decision, "he criticized Japan's response.
He added, "The role of the IAEA is important to ensure objectivity, transparency and safety. South Korea wants to continue to participate in the IAEA's activities to monitor ocean emissions." Shown.
In response, Japan's Ambassador Hikihara said that Japan is working closely with the IAEA, saying, "Japan is engaged in dialogue in bilateral, regional and international frameworks, and based on scientific evidence. We are providing information. "
At the IAEA General Assembly, there were several exchanges between Japan and South Korea.