Hosaka "Korean Inspection Team Dispatched to Fukushima... Seems to Have Fallen for Japan's Trick"

Professor Hosaka Yuji CBS Radio Interview
"Kishida Rushes to Visit Korea for G7"
"Discharge of Contaminated Water, Involving Korea to Calm Down"

Regarding the agreement between the Korean and Japanese leaders to dispatch a Korean expert inspection team to Fukushima, Japan, concerning the contaminated water, Professor Hosaka Yuji of Sejong University pointed out that solidarity with countries discharging contaminated water is necessary, warning, "If we rush to go alone, there is a high possibility that we might fall for Japan's show."

Professor Hosaka appeared on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' on the 8th and said, "(Countries like) Germany, China, and New Zealand are strongly opposing the discharge of contaminated water. Since it is possible to go in solidarity with such countries, wouldn't that allow for a more accurate inspection and verification?"

He commented on Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's hurried visit to Korea ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit, saying, "He came to do something for the G7; it can only be seen that way," adding, "One of the biggest stories is that he came to ease Korea's concerns about the contaminated water discharge issue."

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He added, "However, he also said that in the end, they will follow the decision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)," and said, "So, Japan's position has not changed. It sounds a bit harsh, but he came to put on a show."

Professor Hosaka also analyzed that regarding Japan's current decision to discharge contaminated water, opposition is strong not only in Korea but also in Germany and the Pacific island nations invited to this G7, suggesting that various opposing opinions on the contaminated water discharge issue may emerge at the G7.

He said, "It seems that Japan is trying to involve Korea to smooth things over in this way," adding, "Japan is concerned about the global opposition to the discharge of contaminated water."

Regarding the report by Japan's Traffic and Communications that Japan has accepted the visit of the Korean inspection team scheduled for the 23rd, Professor Hosaka said, "The agreement was reached too quickly," and expressed, "I think we have fallen quite a bit for Japan's trick."

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