Massive Protest in Seoul Demands Halt to Radioactive Wastewater Dumping

Tens of thousands of South Koreans, including fishermen, activists, and politicians, rallied in Seoul to protest against Japan's dumping of contaminated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. The protesters called on the South Korean government to file a lawsuit against Japan and prohibit the import of Japanese aquatic products. While the South Korean government has supported Japan's decision, the release is highly unpopular among the public, with over 80% opposing it and vowing not to consume Japanese seafood. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung called for international support to rally against Japan's violation of the London Convention on marine pollution. Protesters marched to the presidential office after the rally.