South Korea summons Japanese ambassador over Fukushima radioactive water decision
By DW
17 April 2021 |
4:47 pm
The Japanese government has approved a controversial plan to release radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. South Korea expressed 'strong regret' over the decision.
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