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South Korea has once again expressed its concerns over Japan's plan to discharge over a million tons of wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.
Seoul reiterated its stance on Monday after new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited the crippled plant on Sunday, confirming previous decisions to start the discharge process in 2023.
Kishida said the plan could not be delayed any longer due to decreasing storage capabilities.
In response, a senior official from Seoul's foreign ministry took issue with Japan for making such decisions without enough consultations with neighboring nations.
"We have expressed serious concerns and opposition to its plan, which could affect our people's health and security as well as the ocean environment," the official added.
The ministry said it will continue to deliver its concerns to Tokyo and work with the international community, including the International Atomic Energy Agency, to closely monitor the entire disposal process.
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