Japan, South Korea eye visit by team of experts as Fukushima nuclear plant prepares water release
By MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press
Published: May 12, 2023, 8:25am
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South Korean Buddhist monks, Buddhists and members of civic groups bow which they prostrate themselves, on a road in a march as they move toward to Japanese Embassy during a rally demanding the stop of Japanese government's decision to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima, in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, May 8, 2023. The part of letters read "Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida" and "Promise to stop the release treated radioactive water." (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)Photo Gallery
Officials from Japan and South Korea are discussing a visit by South Korean experts to the Fukushima nuclear plant before it begins the controversial release of treated but radioactive water into the sea. The safety of the water is a major sticking point as the two sides work to improve long-strained ties.
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