Rally in Seoul against Japanese plans to release nuclear wastewater into sea

South Koreans oppose the Japanese government’s plan to release treated radioactive water into the sea from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant (AP)

Hundreds of South Koreans have marched in their capital amid anxiety about Japan’s impending release of treated nuclear wastewater from the tsunami-damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Protesters called for Tokyo to abandon the plans, and expressed anger towards Seoul for endorsing the discharge despite alleged food safety risks.