Report not endorsement of Japan’s nuke water discharge plan: IAEA
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi also said that the watchdog will have a continued presence at the sites to review and monitor discharge activities.
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Ransomware attack from Russia hits Japan’s biggest port, delaying cargo
As more Asian ports automate and move away from paper documentation, hackers pose a growing problem to the region’s shipping networks.
Seoul says it respects IAEA report, preparing own Fukushima analysis
Interagency efforts are underway to determine long-term effects of such a discharge, according to Park Ku-yeon.
Wine raised from seafloor off Japan’s Aomori prefecture
It was the first attempt by the winery Shimokita Wine brand to let wine mature on the seafloor.
IAEA finds plan for Fukushima discharge meets international standards
The IAEA concluded the release “will have a negligible radiological impact on people and the environment.”
Japan, Vietnam sign 61 billion yen loan for post-pandemic recovery, infrastructure projects
The signing of the loan agreements marks another milestone to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
SK foundation begins procedures to deposit compensation for wartime workers
So far, one plaintiff and 10 bereaved family members of former wartime laborers have received payments from the foundation.
Korean investors snap up Japanese stocks amid yen weakness
Data showed that Korean investors net purchased $132 million worth of Japanese stocks in the first six months of this year.
Japan tops list of tourists to Korea in May: Report
With 183,691 visitors to the country, this is an increase of 4863.3 percent from the previous year.
With a surge in value of Pokemon cards, comes a rash of robberies
Enthusiasts of the popular Pokemon trading card game shell out big money for rare specimens, and some cards can fetch several million yen.