Won Hee-ryong: "Cannot Accept Japan Fukushima Contaminated Water... Will File Lawsuit at International Court Including Civil and Criminal Cases"

Joint Action with Local Governments and City Associations in Japan
"People Worldwide Directly or Indirectly Exposed Will Join Together"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 20th, Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong stated regarding the Japanese government's plan to discharge radioactive contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, "Jeju and the Republic of Korea will not tolerate even a single drop of Fukushima contaminated water," and added, "We will file civil and criminal lawsuits against the Japanese government in the courts of both Korea and Japan, and also proceed with litigation at the International Court of Justice."

Governor Won held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the same day, saying, "The contaminated water does not flow only into Japan's seas," and emphasized, "All countries bordering the Pacific Ocean, including Jeju, are stakeholders."

He continued, "According to the Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel in Germany, Fukushima contaminated water will reach Jeju in 200 days. Eighty days after that, it is said to reach the waters off the East Sea," and stressed, "Protecting the waters off Jeju is also protecting the lives, safety, and ecosystems of the people of all countries connected by these seas."

Governor Won urged, "The Japanese government must immediately halt all related preparations. Furthermore, they should transparently provide all information and data related to Fukushima contaminated water to Jeju and the Republic of Korea and proceed with consultations on handling measures," adding, "If the Japanese government refuses these demands, Jeju will unite with all stakeholders affected by the contaminated water and respond using all available means."

He also stated, "We will promote joint actions with the Council of Governors of Coastal Cities along the Korea-Japan Strait (8 cities) and the Pacific Rim Peace Park Cities Council (7 cities)," and said, "The residents of Jeju, the people of the Republic of Korea, and all people worldwide who will be directly or indirectly exposed to Fukushima contaminated water will stand together."

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