IAEA to Conduct Comprehensive Verification of Japan's Contaminated Water Discharge Starting from the 29th

IAEA to Visit Japan from 29th to Next Month 2nd
Final Report Scheduled for Release Next Month

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is scheduled to visit Japan from the 29th of this month to the 2nd of next month to conduct a comprehensive verification of the discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant's Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) into the ocean.

According to the Japanese government on the 26th, the Fukushima contaminated water verification team, composed of IAEA staff and international experts, will visit Japan starting on the 29th. Among the experts, there is also a Korean member. It is reported that individuals from the United States, China, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam are also included.

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Since last year, the IAEA has conducted two rounds each of safety verification and regulatory verification of the contaminated water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The Japanese government stated, "We will continue to provide the necessary information to the IAEA and strive to foster international understanding regarding the handling of the treated water."

Separately from the IAEA verification, the Korean inspection team visited the Fukushima nuclear power plant for on-site inspection from the 23rd to the 24th. After further reviewing and analyzing the materials received from Japan, the inspection team plans to announce a comprehensive evaluation.

The IAEA is expected to release the final report on the Fukushima contaminated water next month.