Government Continues Diplomatic Campaign Against Japan's Radioactive Water Discharge in International Community
[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] The government is continuing its diplomatic efforts to build opposition in the international community against Japan's decision to discharge contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Chung Eui-yong spoke with Jeppe Kofod, Denmark's Foreign Minister, on the 27th, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that they agreed to further enhance cooperation in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Korea-Denmark strategic partnership this year.
Minister Chung expressed concerns about Japan's decision to discharge contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean and requested attention and cooperation, while Minister Kofod emphasized the importance of transparency, responsibility, and international efforts regarding marine environmental issues.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Choi Jong-moon also raised the contaminated water issue at the 77th United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) session held via video conference on the same day.
UNESCAP is one of the five regional commissions under the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), with participation from 53 full member countries and 9 associate member countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Deputy Minister Choi pointed out that Japan's decision to discharge contaminated water from the nuclear power plant could cause significant damage to the marine environment in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Deputy Minister Choi emphasized the need to provide sufficient scientific evidence to neighboring countries, conduct prior consultations, and share information regarding the discharge measures, and stressed that the participation of experts from concerned parties should be guaranteed in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verification process.
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