10th Anniversary of Fukushima Nuclear Accident, Seoul Metropolitan Council Urges Focus on Renewable Energy and Green New Deal

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Council stated that the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident in Japan, marking its 10th anniversary, is the worst disaster in human history that revealed the dangers of nuclear power and the direction humanity must take for a sustainable future.

Choi Seon, spokesperson (Democratic Party, Gangbuk 3), mentioned on the 12th, "We must achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, but since everyone knows that nuclear power is not the answer, a nationwide effort toward transitioning to renewable energy and the Green New Deal is necessary."

He also emphasized the need to continuously consider ways to reduce dependence on nuclear power. Spokesperson Choi said, "Due to the nuclear accident, residents of Fukushima Prefecture have lost their homes, families, and neighbors, suffering various aftereffects and enduring terrible days," adding, "We must remember the irreversible damage caused by the Fukushima accident and continue to explore ways to lower nuclear power dependence."

He continued, "Since one of the important goals of the energy transition is a ‘sustainable society,’ we should focus on actively discovering renewable energy rather than nuclear power, which always carries risks."

Chairman Kim In-ho also stressed the need to increase Seoul’s energy self-sufficiency through green cities and green buildings. Chairman Kim pointed out, "As the capital of South Korea with a population of 10 million, Seoul is currently relying almost entirely on energy brought in from other cities and provinces."

Earlier, on the 5th, the City Council passed a resolution to form a special committee for 2050 carbon neutrality and a just transition during the 299th extraordinary session. The City Council plans to complete the committee formation and continue various activities aimed at overcoming the climate crisis through carbon reduction and realizing an ecologically sustainable society.

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