Japan has maintained that the water release is safe. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The plan, approved two years ago by the Japanese government as crucial to decommissioning the plant operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company , has also faced criticism from local fishing groups, who fear reputational damage and a threat to their livelihood.
Still, some neighbouring countries have expressed skepticism over the safety of the plan, with Beijing emerging as the biggest critic. South Korean activists have also protested against the plan, although Seoul has concluded from its own study that the water release meets international standards and said it respects the IAEA’s assessment.
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