Haenam County Council Urges Immediate Withdrawal of Decision to Discharge Fukushima Nuclear Wastewater

Haenam County Council strongly expressed regret over Japan's decision to discharge contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant on the 27th and is urging its immediate withdrawal. (Photo by Haenam County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam County Council (Chairman Kim Byung-deok) strongly expressed regret over Japan's decision to discharge contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant and urged its immediate withdrawal at the first plenary session of the 312th extraordinary meeting held on the 27th.

As the Japanese government decided to discharge radioactive contaminated water, which poses a serious disaster to humanity, the anxiety of the Korean people, geographically adjacent to Japan, is further escalating.

Councilor Lee Sung-ok, who proposed the resolution on behalf of the council, stated, "We oppose any attempt by the Japanese government to discharge radioactive contaminated water together with the residents, and we will firmly stand against it to protect the lives and safety of the people," adding, "Japan must immediately withdraw its decision to discharge contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant."

Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Haenam County is expected to suffer enormous damage to the local economy, including fisheries, and unimaginable massive harm such as the destruction of the marine ecosystem, which is a heritage to be passed on to future generations.

Chairman Kim Byung-deok emphasized once again, "Just as you cannot cover the sky with your palm, if Japan's decision to discharge contaminated water is carried out without securing any safety, we cannot ignore the impact on the safety of our people and fisheries," and said, "Our council strongly urges the withdrawal of this contaminated water discharge decision for the safety of the residents."

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