Mayor Heo Seong-mu Joins Relay Challenge Condemning Japan's Nuclear Wastewater Ocean Discharge

On the 27th, Mayor Heo Seong-mu participated in the relay challenge condemning and urging the withdrawal of Japan's nuclear power plant contaminated water discharge into the ocean.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] On the 27th, Heo Seong-mu, Mayor of Changwon City, participated in the 'Relay Challenge to Condemn and Urge the Withdrawal of Japan's Nuclear Power Plant Contaminated Water Discharge into the Ocean.'

Mayor Heo stated, "Changwon City is a maritime city with a 324 km coastline, and the discharge of radioactive contaminated water from Japan poses a threat not only to the livelihoods and safety of fishermen living in Masan Bay, known for its clear waters, but also raises serious concerns about the destruction of the marine ecosystem."

Heo also shared a message urging the withdrawal of the contaminated water discharge on social networking services (SNS).

The 'Relay Challenge to Condemn and Urge the Withdrawal of Japan's Nuclear Power Plant Contaminated Water Discharge into the Ocean' is a relay campaign started to inform the public that discharging nuclear power plant contaminated water into the sea is not only a problem for Japan but also a threat to neighboring countries including South Korea, and an act that endangers the safety of all humanity.

Mayor Heo Seong-mu of Changwon City joined the campaign after being recommended as a relay challenger by Yoon Sang-gi, Mayor of Hadong County. He nominated Lee Chi-woo, Chairman of Changwon City Council, Choi Ki-cheol, Head of Masan Fisheries Cooperative, and Noh Dong-jin, Head of Jinhae Fisheries Cooperative, as the next relay participants.

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