North Korea Asks Japan To Halt Fukushima Water Release

North Korea has asked Japan to immediately halt the release of wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant.

This comes, hours after Japan began releasing treated water into the Pacific Ocean.

In a statement, North Korea’s foreign ministry criticised the release, calling it an “unforgivable crime against humanity” that Japan will be held accountable.

“Japan should immediately withdraw the dangerous release of radioactive wastewater which seriously threatens the lives, safety and the future of humanity,” the statement said.

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