Park Kwang-on "Resolution on Japan Fukushima Contaminated Water to Pass at Tomorrow's Plenary Session"

"Government and Ruling Party's 7 Major Proposals Included in Amended Bill Passed"
Itaewon Disaster Special Act Fast-Track Designation Initiated

Park Kwang-on, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced that the National Assembly resolution to block the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan will be passed at the plenary session on the 30th.

On the 29th, Park said at a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly in the morning, "The Democratic Party plans to pass a revised resolution that includes the seven major proposals urged by the government and the ruling party in the resolution passed by the National Assembly's Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock, Food, and Maritime Affairs Committee."

Park Kwang-on, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at the policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly on the 29th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

He emphasized, "The revised resolution containing the seven major proposals will ultimately help the government and the ruling party," adding, "It is a measure that will enhance the government's negotiating power against Japan and gain broad consent and support from the international community."

Earlier, the Democratic Party presented seven demands to the ruling party regarding Japan. The seven proposals are: ▲ suspension of marine dumping for at least six months ▲ immediate request for provisional measures to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea after the suspension period ends and acceptance of the results ▲ establishment of a permanent Korea-Japan government consultative body and implementation of a comprehensive environmental impact assessment ▲ establishment of a Korea-Japan expert group within the permanent consultative body and joint re-examination of the five contaminated water treatment plans reviewed by Japan ▲ financial support from neighboring countries upon confirmation of a safe treatment plan ▲ request for objective verification by the international community ▲ persuasion of citizens in both Korea and Japan.

Park said, "The idea is to take six months to alleviate public anxiety and explore all possible measures," adding, "If the People Power Party accepts this, the Democratic Party will fully support the government and the ruling party."

He also announced the commencement of the fast-track designation procedure for the 'Itaewon Disaster Special Act.' Park said, "The Democratic Party will begin the fast-track designation procedure for the Itaewon Disaster Special Act today," adding, "I believe this is the way to protect the dignity of the people and safeguard future generations from social disasters."

Furthermore, he stated, "A national audit investigation on the Board of Audit and Inspection is absolutely necessary to prevent the regression of democracy," and added, "The Democratic Party will submit a request for a national audit investigation tomorrow so that it can be reported at the National Assembly plenary session."

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