Protesters Rally Against Tokyo's Fukushima Waste Strategy

Hundreds of protesters in South Korea marched in Seoul to express their opposition to Japan's plan to release treated nuclear wastewater from the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. The plan, approved by the UN nuclear watchdog and deemed to meet international standards by a South Korean assessment, has raised concerns about the potential destruction of marine life and contamination of seafood. Critics, including fishing and seafood industry groups, have voiced fears about the impact on livelihoods, while international experts have expressed reservations. The issue is expected to be discussed at a trilateral summit between the US, South Korea, and Japan.