Guinmo Geochang County Governor Joins Challenge Condemning Japan's Nuclear Wastewater Discharge

Immediately Withdraw the Decision to Discharge Contaminated Water Threatening Global Safety!

Goo In-mo County Governor Joins Challenge to Condemn Japan's Nuclear Wastewater Discharge
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Gu In-mo, the mayor of Geochang County, participated in the relay challenge condemning the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan into the ocean on the 23rd.

This relay challenge is being held nationwide to condemn and call for the withdrawal of the official decision made by the Japanese government on April 13 to discharge contaminated water containing radioactive materials from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the nearby ocean over 30 years starting in 2023.

Mayor Gu, who was nominated by Seo Dong-wook, the head of Nam-gu, Ulsan, a sister city, is leading the county administration with interest in environmental protection, having designated Geochang Changpo Garden as the first local garden in Gyeongnam and promoting the restoration of the Ungokcheon ecological stream, viewing this situation seriously.

Mayor Gu stated, “The Japanese government’s unilateral decision to discharge nuclear power plant contaminated water solely for its own benefit is an unethical act that threatens not only our neighboring country, South Korea, but also the marine ecosystem worldwide,” and condemned, “They must gather the international community’s voices opposing the discharge of contaminated water and present a responsible plan for treating the contaminated water.”

Mayor Gu nominated Kim Jong-doo, chairman of the Geochang County Council, and Seo Chun-soo, mayor of Hamyang County, as the next participants in the relay challenge.

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