Won Hee-ryong Condemns 'Fukushima' Repeatedly... Clear Intent for Next Presidential Bid

Jeon Hee-ryong, Governor of Jeju Province, is holding a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office on the 13th to condemn Japan's decision to discharge radioactive contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Won Hee-ryong, Governor of Jeju Province, is showing strong condemnation and a firm intention to respond regarding the Japanese government's decision to discharge contaminated water from Fukushima into the ocean. As the head of Jeju Province, where the fishing industry holds significant weight and is directly affected, his role is crucial. At the same time, he is drawing attention by clearly expressing his intention to run in the next presidential election.

On the 15th, Governor Won appeared on KBS Radio's 'Choi Kyung-young's Strongest Current Affairs' and emphasized, "There will be an immediate direct blow to the fishing industry," adding, "This is not only a matter concerning the health rights of the entire nation but also a major threat to future generations through marine pollution."

Governor Won also held a press conference at the National Assembly on the 13th, the day the Japanese government's decision was announced. He mentioned cooperation with the government, which proposed filing a lawsuit including provisional measures at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. He stated, "Only the central government can file a lawsuit with the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea," and insisted, "The central and local governments must actively step forward, unite, and form a joint response task force."

Governor Won also expressed his intention to participate in the party primary for the presidential election scheduled for March next year. He said, "People like me must fiercely create a splendid primary stage and gather national strength there to bring hope for regime change," adding, "I also have a sense of responsibility."

Regarding former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, he said, "He is revitalizing the opposition," and added, "I want to see this as a process of complementing and building national capabilities together through competitive and cooperative, symbiotic competition to create and lead a new Republic of Korea."

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