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Japan’s polluted water discharge postponed once opposing public opinion gathers
The government responds to the pan-government by organizing FT in preparation for the release decision
Responding response to international community … China urges recent consultations
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The final decision has been postponed as opposition voices have risen even within Japan over the discharge of contaminated water from Fukushima into the ocean. However, the launch can be promoted again at any time, so the Korean government is keeping an eye on the situation and making efforts for international cooperation. This is reporter Kim Do-won. There are voices from Japanese civil society against the ocean discharge of polluted water in Fukushima. Fishing and environmental groups, as well as local residents and local governments, are critical of ocean discharges. The Japanese government is in a position where it cannot always postpone the decision, but it is shameful. The Japanese government explains that polluted water purification treatment can remove tritium, a radioactive material other than tritium. Tritium has a half-life of 12 years and the radiation is weak and not concentrated in the body, thus it is claimed that it has no significant effect on the human body. However, exposure to high levels of tritium can pose a health risk. In preparation for the decision to discharge contaminated water, the government has established a TF in the Office of State Affairs Control to respond. Contrary to our concerns, the IAEA has viewed Japan’s plan as a safety-conscious scientific measure, and so far many countries have not made contaminated water discharges a major problem. However, there are signs of a change in the atmosphere, as China recently urged Japan to disclose information and consult with neighboring countries. While the Korean government is also likely to focus on requiring transparent data sharing, the trend of national public opinion is expected to be the most important variable in deciding how to treat contaminated water. I am YTN Kim Do-won.
