Concerns and Monitoring of Contaminated Water in Korea

The disposal of contaminated water in Korea raises concerns about radioactivity release into the ocean, impacting ecosystems and marine products. Issues surrounding nuclear energy, safety, and public fears are also discussed, with a focus on monitoring activities and responses to the Fukushima incident.

• Contaminated Water
• Korea
• Radioactivity
• Monitoring
• Nuclear Energy

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1. Disposal of Contaminated Water -Concerns of Korea- PARK Jiyoung THE ASAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES

2. Scientific Basis for the Concern Radioactivity (2013 UNSCEAR report) 100-500 PBq of Iodine, 6-20 PBq Cesium 10-20 PBq of Iodine, 3-6 PBq Cesium directly into the ocean Release of radioactive water Ocean current of the North Pacific Ocean Release period, concentration, frequency determines the impact of the release Impact on ecosystem Seabed sediments Marine products 2

3. Concerns over Nuclear Energy in ROK General concern Concerns on nuclear safety & radiation Nuclear Phase-out Policy Government Early closure or no license renewal for the NPPs Focusing on renewables Civil Society Environmental concern Radiation phobia : Fukushima accident, Radon-emitting products Political elements? 3

4. Concerns over Nuclear Energy Nuclear Energy Positive Negative Nuclear Safety Safe Not Safe 4

5. Nuclear Plant in Asia 5

6. Information & Dissemination Regular information updates on Fukushima 6

7. Monitoring Fukushima, Japan ROK 7

8. Monitoring & Responses Regular information updates Monthly update toward Embassies & Int l organizations in Japan Neighboring countries No notable discussion or cooperation with ROK, China, Russia No notable discussion or cooperation between ROK, China, Russia Discussion and cooperation between US & Japan? 8

9. Public Concern 9

10. Public Concern Rumors fuel social media user s conspiracy theories on Fukushima radiation 10

11. Recommendation Domestic credibility Japan s anti nuclear movement is critical Consent from Japan s fishing industry International assistant needed Scientific evidence should dominate Appropriate response toward fake news and rumors Transparent and consistent information sharing on Fukushima Trust-building in the region Cooperation to solve the issue Communication first : 1.5 trek meeting 11

12. Thank you PARK Jiyoung jpark@asaninst.org