Gwangju Seo-gu Council Passes Resolution Urging Complete Ban on Japanese Seafood Imports

The Seo-gu Council of Gwangju Metropolitan City adopted the "Resolution Urging a Complete Ban on the Import of Japanese Seafood," which was proposed by Councilor Kim Tae-jin, at the 2nd plenary session of the 314th extraordinary meeting on the 19th.

Through the resolution, the Seo-gu Council stated, "The president, who should protect the safety and well-being of the people, is instead acting as a spokesperson for the Japanese government, misleading the public who are worried about the sea contaminated by the discharge of nuclear wastewater and the seafood they will consume in the future as anti-national forces."

Furthermore, it said, "Although 78% of the public supports the ban on Japanese seafood imports, we can no longer stand by as the government forces the public to purchase seafood and enforces compulsory seafood meals. If the Yoon Suk-yeol administration is truly the government of the Republic of Korea, it must heed the will of the people and pass a resolution to designate Japanese seafood imports as a complete banned item."

The council pointed out, "On August 24th, Japan finally began dumping nuclear wastewater into the ocean. However, President Yoon Suk-yeol failed to oppose the ocean dumping and instead made absurd remarks that provoke public anger, such as 'changing the term from nuclear wastewater to treated water' and 'sharing seafood purchased at the market with council members.'"

It also criticized, "Even fishermen in Japan are demanding a halt to the Fukushima nuclear wastewater discharge, and while the nuclear plant explosion was an 'accident,' the discharge of contaminated water is 'intentional,' raising strong voices of criticism. However, the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, which claims to represent our country, is defending the atrocities of the Kishida administration in Japan and making ridiculous statements."

The Seo-gu Council emphasized, "We strongly condemn the Japanese government for unilaterally proceeding with the discharge of nuclear wastewater, which threatens all humanity, future generations, and the global ecosystem, and stress the need to discuss measures to hold Japan accountable for all damages."

It then strongly demanded, "The government of the Republic of Korea must use all means and methods to protect the lives and safety of its people, respond at least minimally to public anxiety by completely banning the import of Japanese seafood, and take action to stop the ocean dumping."

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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