The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) of South Korea organized a large-scale rally in central Seoul on Saturday, vehemently opposing Japan's plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water and urging the South Korean government to clearly express its opposition to the plan.
According to the DP, nearly 100,000 people participated in the rally, showcasing strong public sentiment against Japan's actions.
Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the DP, emphasized that if Japan proceeds with polluting the sea, the South Korean government should openly and firmly oppose it. The rally aimed to unite South Koreans in opposition to Japan's plan and emphasize the need to protect the lives of the people.
Rep. Park Kwang-on, the floor leader of the DP, called for solidarity among South Koreans against Japan's decision to release radioactive wastewater into the sea, urging them to join hands to safeguard the well-being of the people.
"It makes no sense for Japan, as a developed country, to endanger the lives of people worldwide by discharging nuclear-contaminated water into the sea," expressed Cho Han-ki, a citizen who participated in the rally, highlighting the concerns and objections shared by many.
Despite facing persistent opposition from neighboring countries and Pacific island nations, Japan has been pushing forward with its plan to discharge radioactive wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
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