China News Service, September 23. Japanese media reported on the 22nd that at the annual general meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Japan and South Korea had a confrontation over the issue of nuclear sewage discharge from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Japan plans to discharge nuclear sewage into the sea around the spring of 2023, and South Korea has always expressed concern about this.

On April 13, the Japanese government officially decided that the nuclear sewage from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant will be discharged into the sea after being filtered and diluted.

The picture shows the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan on February 13.

  According to reports, the International Atomic Energy Agency's annual general meeting was held in Vienna recently.

The Japanese side explained the policy for discharging nuclear sewage from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and plans to dilute the concentration of tritium and others below the national standard.

On this basis, we strive to release it to the sea in 2 years.

  In this regard, South Korea’s Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, Information and Communication Long Hongze said, “The Japanese government has made a unilateral decision without consulting with the interested countries, which is very regrettable.” The South Korean side asked the Japanese side to reconsider.

  Takeshi Ukihara, representative of the Permanent Mission of Japan to the Vienna International Organization, said, “In order to fully assume the responsibility of explaining to the international community, we are working closely with the IAEA.” He retorted the South Korean statement and said: “The IAEA also acknowledges that sea discharge is technically Feasible and in line with international practice."

  The South Korean side spoke again: "In order to ensure objectivity, transparency and safety, the role of the IAEA is very important. South Korea hopes to continue participating in surveillance operations of nuclear sewage discharge."

  The Japanese side emphasized that “Japan is willing to continue dialogue with all stakeholders”, while the South Korean side expressed its expectation for “more meaningful and honest consultations”.

  The Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) reported that the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Grossi, revealed in his speech that the members of the investigation team to be sent to Japan "include experts from neighboring countries", thus reiterating that it will ensure transparency and eliminate concerns from neighboring countries. Worry.

  In addition, according to Japan’s Kyodo News Agency, the UN Special Rapporteur on Toxic Substances and Human Rights, Orellana, stated at the UN Human Rights Council meeting on the 21st that Japan’s plan to discharge nuclear sewage into the sea, “make the most of the possibility of pollution. The decision to discharge water into the Pacific is still too early," and the Japanese side is required to treat it with caution.