South Korean Minister of Science, Technology, Information and Communications: ``The IAEA should thoroughly investigate the release of treated water''

"The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) must continue to monitor the release of radioactively treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean as planned."
South Korean Minister of Science, Technology, Information and Communications Lee Jung-ho made the above remarks in his keynote speech at the IAEA General Assembly, which is being held in Vienna, Austria, starting on the 25th.
At this general meeting, attended by more than 2,800 people from 177 countries around the world, Minister of Science, Technology, and Communications Lee gave a keynote speech on international topics such as ``release of treated water'' and ``North Korea's nuclear security.''
It conveyed the South Korean government's message in response to society's concerns. Minister of Science, Technology, Information and Communications Lee said, ``Most importantly, this general meeting was the first general meeting held since the start of the release of Fukushima contaminated water (radioactively treated water).
The IAEA must actively play its role in ensuring compliance with the release plan, which has been verified with the participation of the international community.''
emphasized. Minister of Science, Technology, Information and Communications Lee is scheduled to hold a meeting with IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi on the 26th (local time) regarding the release of Fukushima treated water into the ocean. Let's do science in this seat
The Minister of Technology, Information and Communications is expected to explain that even if the first release is completed without any abnormalities, the South Korean public remains anxious and concerned, and will request thorough monitoring by the IAEA. Also currently in operation
The two countries also plan to discuss detailed matters so that South Korea can continue to participate in the IAEA's planned release safety verification activities, including the Korea-IAEA Information Mechanism.
In addition, Minister of Science, Technology, Information and Communications Lee stated, ``North Korea's illegal nuclear development and threats are a serious challenge to international peace and security, and a serious threat to the international non-proliferation regime.''
He called on North Korea to immediately halt its illegal provocations and move toward complete denuclearization. He also said, ``In the process of responding to the North Korea issue, we will actively cooperate with the international community, including the IAEA.''
The Korean government's intention was also expressed.