Minister of Environment Han Hwa-jin tells Japan, ``Contaminated water must be treated so that it does not have a negative impact on people and the environment'' = South Korea

"Japan must carry out the release according to the plan announced to the international community, in accordance with scientific and international standards."
Minister of the Environment Han Hwa-jin held a meeting in Nagoya on the 4th.
This was made at the 24th Japan-China-Korea Environment Ministers' Meeting (TEMM24), conveying the Korean people's concerns about the discharge of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.
Minister Han said, ``Contaminated water must be treated so that there are no negative effects on people and the environment.Relevant information must be shared transparently.''
It must be available and made public." However, Minister Han did not officially mention his participation in neighboring countries' monitoring organizations.
At this meeting, a 'joint agreement' was held to specify the direction of cooperation in areas such as air quality improvement and biodiversity conservation.
A consensus statement was also adopted. For this reason, in addition to the joint air quality survey that has been underway with Mongolia since June, the three countries plan to compile measures to reduce the damage caused by yellow dust.
Minister Han said, ``As neighboring countries, we exchange information on environmental impacts, and close cooperation is essential.
We will examine the results of our efforts and look for solutions."