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Tue, October 3, 2023 | 17:08

Korea accepts Japan's Fukushima decision as member of int'l community: oceans minister

Korea accepts Japan's Fukushima decision as member of int'l community: oceans minister

Korea has no other choice but to accept Japan's decision to discharge contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea "as a responsible member of the international community," Seoul's oceans minister said Thursday.

2023-08-24 14:12

Japan begins release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant

Japan begins release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant

Japan begins release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant

Japan has begun to discharge its first batch of treated radioactive water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean Thursday, according to Japanese media reports, despite concerns raised by neighboring countries and fishing groups in the region.

2023-08-24 13:24

Fears over Fukushima wastewater release weigh on local seafood markets

16 students apprehended for attempting to enter Japan Embassy in protest of Fukushima water discharge

DPK to toughen seafood import ban, draw up support measures for fishermen after Fukushima water release

China customs suspends imports of all Japanese seafood over Fukushima wastewater

US envoy to Seoul expresses support for Japan's discharge plan

US envoy to Seoul expresses support for Japan's discharge plan

U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Philip Goldberg expressed support, Wednesday, for Japan's plan to discharge treated radioactive wastewater from the disabled Fukushima nuclear power plant, saying Washington's position on that issue is aligned with that of Seoul.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-08-23 21:24

Justice ministry operation nabs 11,000 illegal immigrants

Justice ministry operation nabs 11,000 illegal immigrants

A joint force from the central government has apprehended over 11,000 illegal immigrants in the latest nationwide crackdown, with a large number ordered to leave the country.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-08-23 17:16

Japan eyeing Fukushima water release from 1 p.m. Thursday: Kyodo

Japan eyeing Fukushima water release from 1 p.m. Thursday: Kyodo

Japan is discussing releasing treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant as early as from 1 p.m. Thursday, according a Japanese media report Wednesday.

2023-08-23 16:59

ANALYSISFukushima water release to test US-led trilateral partnership

[ANALYSIS] Fukushima water release to test US-led trilateral partnership

ANALYSISFukushima water release to test US-led trilateral partnership

A day after Japan's announcement of a plan to release treated radioactive wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean this week, the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) vowed, Wednesday, to put up an “all-out fight” against those responsible for the move.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-08-23 16:58

Japan begins release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant

Japan eyeing Fukushima water release from 1 p.m. Thursday: Kyodo

Korea, Poland seek enhanced trade, industry ties

Korea, Poland seek enhanced trade, industry ties

Korea and Poland discussed ways Wednesday to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and overall economic relations as strategic partners in key industries, Seoul's industry ministry said.

2023-08-23 15:39

Iranian funds from Korea will not go to Iran: NSA Sullivan

Iranian funds from Korea will not go to Iran: NSA Sullivan

Iranian assets currently frozen in Korean banks will not go to Iran, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Tuesday, dismissing concerns that the money could be used to advance the Middle Eastern country's illegal weapons program.

2023-08-23 09:14

Singaporean ambassador strengthens ties with Busan

Singaporean ambassador strengthens ties with Busan

Ambassador of Singapore to Korea Eric Teo Boon Hee visited Busan last week to bolster relations between Singapore and the vibrant southern port city of Korea amid prospects for future collaborations.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2023-08-23 08:26

Challenge to Korea, US or Japan will be considered 'challenge to all': White House official

Challenge to Korea, US or Japan will be considered 'challenge to all': White House official

The leaders of Korea, the United States and Japan agreed to commit to crisis consultation during their trilateral summit last week based on the recognition that "a challenge to any one of us is a challenge to all of us," a senior White House official said Tuesday.

2023-08-22 15:46

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