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Waste Water Discharge from Fukushima Nuclear Plant in Japan

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Waste Water Discharge from Fukushima Nuclear Plant in Japan
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Key Points

  • The discharge of waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant ended on January 24
  • The amount of discharged waste water was 7894 cubic meters
  • The amount of cesium-137 was 1.3 exabecquerel (Bq)

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7894 cubic meters1.3 exabecquerel (Bq)

The discharge of waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan ended on January 24. The amount of discharged waste water was 7894 cubic meters, and the amount of cesium-137 was 1.3 exabecquerel (Bq). The South Korean government announced that there were no problems within its borders and in seawater.

The discharge of waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant was carried out by Japan's Tokyo Electric Company. The waste water was used for cooling nuclear reactors. However, concerns about the discharge of waste water continue, particularly with regard to the protection of the marine ecosystem and human health.

The South Korean government has announced that there are no problems within its borders and in seawater regarding the discharge of waste water. However, it is necessary to continuously monitor the situation and take necessary measures.

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