South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has criticized communist forces for spreading propaganda about seawater pollution caused by the release of treated wastewater from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant. President Yoon emphasized that scientific assessments have deemed the treated radioactive water safe and in adherence to UN safety guidelines. The fear-mongering propaganda has led to public panic and calls for boycotting Japan over alleged seawater pollution. However, according to TEPCO, the plant operator being audited by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the discharged wastewater will contain levels of tritium well below the World Health Organization’s drinking water limit. China, despite the facts, remains opposed to the planned release, imposing a ban on all aquatic products from Japan. President Yoon expressed concern about the incitement of anti-Japanese sentiments by communist forces and called for the defense of liberal democracy and the growth of unification capabilities. He also highlighted the tripartite declaration of support for a unified Korean Peninsula made during the Korea-U.S.-Japan Summit at Camp David. The South Korean government and Japan’s Ministry of the Environment have conducted tests indicating that the radiation levels in the released water are within safe limits. President Yoon and Prime Minister Han aimed to address public concerns by eating seafood meals and highlighting the safety of Korean seafood products. President Yoon warned against the influence of communist forces disguised as activists and emphasized the need to stand against their tactics and propaganda.
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