"Is Fukushima Contaminated Water Discharge Safe?"... 'Korean Dubbing' Ad on YouTube

There is also a video promoting the safety of Fukushima food products

'Fukushima Safety and Recovery Process' Video
Photo by Screenshot from 'Fukushima Safety and Recovery Process' YouTube Video

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Wooseok] A Korean-dubbed video claiming the safety of Fukushima contaminated water discharge has appeared as a YouTube advertisement, sparking controversy.

According to YouTube users on the 1st, a video representing the Japanese stance on the Fukushima contaminated water discharge has recently appeared as an advertisement on YouTube. The video was uploaded by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on YouTube last October and provides Korean dubbing and subtitles.

In the video titled "Safety and Recovery Process of Fukushima," the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims, "Due to the decommissioning efforts so far, 96% of the site can be worked on without protective suits," and "The treated water is stored in about 1,000 storage tanks."

The video also includes remarks from Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Director General Grossi states, "The controlled discharge of treated water into the ocean is routinely conducted at other nuclear power plants worldwide."

Additionally, there is a Korean-language video by the Reconstruction Agency of Japan promoting the safety of Fukushima-produced food. The video contains messages such as "The abundant ingredients of Fukushima warmly welcome you."

YouTube has not issued a separate statement regarding these advertisements. YouTube's advertising policy states that advertisements on "controversial issues" are not appropriate for display.