US State Department: Japan's Fukushima Contaminated Water Discharge Meets International Safety Standards

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The U.S. government has expressed that it "understands" the Japanese government's decision to discharge contaminated water from Fukushima into the ocean.

According to Kyodo News on the 13th, the U.S. State Department stated, "We are well aware that the Japanese government has thoroughly reviewed various options regarding the treatment of contaminated water," and added, "The Japanese government's decision is a transparent one that complies with international safety standards."

It further added, "We look forward to continued communication from the Japanese government."

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