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Mon, September 25, 2023 | 02:39

Amount of tritium in ocean after Fukushima water release below limit: Gov't

Amount of tritium in ocean after Fukushima water release below limit: Gov't

The concentration of tritium in seawater following the release of contaminated water from Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant was well below the standard limit, an official said Monday.

2023-08-28 13:52

Korea to conduct 100-day intensive inspection into seafood imports on Fukushima woes

Korean sentiment on Fukushima wastewater release worsens

Korean sentiment on Fukushima wastewater release worsens

Korean public sentiment over Japan's release of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is deteriorating rapidly, with the opposition bloc spearheading protests on Tokyo's “irresponsible behavior.”

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-08-27 16:32

How safe is wastewater discharged from Fukushima?

Korean experts depart for Japan to monitor Fukushima water release

Korean experts depart for Japan to monitor Fukushima water release

Three Korean nuclear safety experts left for Japan on Sunday to monitor the release of contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima plant, an official said.

2023-08-27 11:39

Thousands rally in Seoul to protest Fukushima wastewater release

Gov't slammed for leniency on Fukushima wastewater release

Gov't slammed for leniency on Fukushima wastewater release

The Korean government's measures for monitoring Japan's planned release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant are drawing criticism, as Seoul has compromised on initial demands to ensure the safety of its people.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2023-08-23 17:22

Despite gov't assurance, seafood safety woes spread in S. Korea over Japan's Fukushima plan

Despite gov't assurance, seafood safety woes spread in S. Korea over Japan's Fukushima plan

Japan's imminent release of treated radioactive water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea has deepened concerns among Koreans over the safety of seafood, and restaurant owners and fishermen are already feeling the pinch of the controversial discharge.

2023-08-23 11:33

Opposition party, civic groups up in arms over Japan's imminent Fukushima wastewater discharge

China summons Japanese ambassador over Fukushima water release

Gyeonggi to inject $2.3 billion into forest projects to absorb carbon emissions

Gyeonggi to inject $2.3 billion into forest projects to absorb carbon emissions

The government of Gyeonggi Province is set to invest 3.1 trillion won ($2.3 billion) in reducing local carbon emissions by turning more regions within its jurisdiction into wooded areas and building a new data center to better monitor the province's power grid.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-08-23 08:25

Japan to start Fukushima water release on Thursday: media

Japan to start Fukushima water release on Thursday: media

Japan will begin to discharge treated radioactive water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant on Thursday, Japan's Kyodo News reported Tuesday, amid lingering safety concerns.

2023-08-22 10:45

Calls grow to strengthen wildlife management, protection measures

Calls grow to strengthen wildlife management, protection measures

A series of incidents have occurred in Korea recently where wild animals that were held in captivity were subsequently shot dead after escaping from inadequate cages. This has prompted animal activists and experts here to call on the government to enforce wildlife management and protection measures.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-08-21 16:46

Seoul expands forests to introduce wind paths for cleaner air

Seoul expands forests to introduce wind paths for cleaner air

The Seoul metropolitan government plans to expand the size of forested areas in the sprawling capital by 2025. The latest project is the city government's second bid to make the air in the metropolis cooler and cleaner by expanding forested areas. The first phase of the project was completed in 2021.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-08-15 08:26

Lioness shot to death after escaping from tourist animal farm in Goryeong

Lioness shot to death after escaping from tourist animal farm in Goryeong

A lioness was shot dead Monday about an hour after escaping from a private tourist animal farm in the southern county of Goryeong, officials said.

2023-08-14 09:34

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