US State Department: "Transparent Decision on Japan's Nuclear Wastewater Ocean Discharge"

Japan Government Indicates Recognition of Policy

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The U.S. administration under Joe Biden has expressed its position recognizing the Japanese government's decision to discharge contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.

Ned Price, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, stated in a press release on the 13th following Japan's decision to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, "Japan has reviewed various options and made a transparent decision regarding the treatment of Fukushima nuclear power plant treated water under unique and challenging circumstances."

Price also said, "Japan has complied with international nuclear safety standards." He added that the U.S. government hopes for cooperation and communication regarding Japan's future measures.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also tweeted, "Thank you to Japan for being transparent in its decision to treat the water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. We look forward to Japan continuing to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)."

The Japanese government decided on the 13th at a meeting of relevant ministers the "Basic Policy on the Disposal of Treated Water," which includes plans to discharge contaminated water stored in tanks at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean.

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