Kyodo News: "Japanese Government Decides on Ocean Discharge of Fukushima Nuclear Plant Contaminated Water"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] The Japanese government is reported to have made a decision to discharge radioactive contaminated water from Fukushima. Despite opposition from residents, the government’s decision is expected to spark controversy.

On the 9th, Kyodo News cited sources saying that the Japanese government appears to have approved a policy to release radioactive contaminated water stored at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. However, since Fukushima fishermen and local government officials have consistently opposed the marine discharge of contaminated water, criticism of the government is expected to spread.

Kyodo News reported, "Local fishermen and local government authorities have continuously opposed the policy of discharging contaminated water into the ocean," adding, "This is because there are concerns that the demand for seafood from Fukushima will sharply decline if the contaminated water is discharged."

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