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S. Koreans shout opposition to Japan's discharge of Fukushima nuke wastewater

STORY: S. Koreans shout opposition to Japan's discharge of Fukushima nuke wastewater DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of protesters in central Seoul 2. various of Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the main liberal opposition Democratic Party STORYLINE: Tens of thousands of South Koreans gathered in central Seoul on Saturday to voice their opposition to Japan's planned discharge of radioactive wastewater from its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean. "Stop Japan's dumping of nuclear contaminated water into ocean. Oppose the dumping from Fukushima," protesters shouted in unison with civic activists and politicians joining the rally. The protesters also criticized the South Korean government's plan to dispatch a 21-member team of experts to Japan in a bid to review the contaminated water discharge process for six days from Sunday, as it was noted that private experts were excluded from the team, and they will not be all

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APEC ministerial meeting

BEIJING, China - Ministers from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum begin a two-day meeting in Beijing on Nov. 7, 2014.

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APEC ministerial meeting

BEIJING, China - Ministers from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum begin a two-day meeting in Beijing on Nov. 7, 2014.

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APEC summit

NUSA DUA, Indonesia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is pictured before the start of a summit of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Bali Island, Indonesia, on Oct. 7, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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APEC summit

NUSA DUA, Indonesia - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and South Korean President Park Geun Hye attend a summit of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Bali Island, Indonesia, on Oct. 7, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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APEC summit

NUSA DUA, Indonesia - Leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum begin their two-day summit on Bali Island, Indonesia, on Oct. 7, 2013. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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APEC meeting

NUSA DUA, Indonesia - Ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum pose for group photos ahead of their talks in Nusa Dua, Indonesia on Oct. 4, 2013.

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APEC finance ministers

NUSA DUA, Indonesia - Photo shows participants in a meeting of finance ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Bali Island, Indonesia, on Sept. 20, 2013. Yoshitaka Ito (C), parliamentary secretary for finance, represented Japan.

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Edano at APEC meeting

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Japanese trade minister Yukio Edano meets with reporters in Vladivostok, Russia, on Sept. 6, 2012, after attending a meeting of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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Edano at APEC meeting

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Japanese trade minister Yukio Edano holds a press conference in Vladivostok, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2012. Edano was in the city to attend a meeting of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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Gemba at APEC meeting

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba holds a press conference in Vladivostok, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2012. Gemba was in the city to attend a meeting of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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APEC ministers meet in Russia

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Trade and foreign ministers from Pacific Rim economies line up for group photos in Vladivostok, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2012, when the two-day ministerial meeting of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum began.

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APEC ministers meet in Russia

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Trade and foreign ministers from Pacific Rim economies pose for photos in Vladivostok, Russia, on Sept. 5, 2012, when the two-day ministerial meeting of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum began.

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APEC meetings begin in Vladivostok

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Senior officials from Pacific Rim economies attend a gathering on Sept. 2, 2012, on Russky Island off Vladivostok, to prepare for a two-day ministerial meeting from Sept. 5 of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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Kyokawa, a new Nadeshiko

SENDAI, Japan - Mai Kyokawa, an 18-year-old striker at Tokiwagi Gakuen High School in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, shows her soccer ball control skills before reporters in Sendai on Feb. 20, 2012, after she was selected as a member of the Japan national women's soccer team, nicknamed Nadeshiko, for the first time. The Japan Football Association announced the same day that injured FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Homare Sawa and Kyokawa were among a 21-member squad for the upcoming Algarve Cup in Portugal.

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Kyokawa, a new Nadeshiko

SENDAI, Japan - Mai Kyokawa, an 18-year-old striker at Tokiwagi Gakuen High School in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, holds a press conference in Sendai on Feb. 20, 2012, after she was selected as a member of the Japan national women's soccer team, nicknamed Nadeshiko, for the first time. The Japan Football Association announced the same day that injured FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Homare Sawa and Kyokawa were among a 21-member squad for the upcoming Algarve Cup in Portugal.

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APEC meeting on food security in Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - Participants, including Japanese farm minister Michihiko Kano (C, front), hold a press conference after a two-day ministerial meeting on food security of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the city of Niigata on Oct. 17, 2010. The 21-member forum agreed to boost food output and facilitate farm trade at the first meeting of its kind.

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APEC meeting on food security in Niigata

NIIGATA, Japan - Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Michihiko Kano (C) speaks at a press conference after a two-day ministerial meeting on food security of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the city of Niigata on Oct. 17, 2010. The 21-member forum agreed to boost food output and facilitate farm trade at the first meeting of its kind.

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APEC meeting on tourism

NARA, Japan - The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting on tourism begins in the ancient Japanese city of Nara on Sept. 22, 2010. Representatives of the 21 member economies are expected to produce the ''Nara Declaration on Tourism'' at the end of the two-day meeting.

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APEC meeting on tourism

NARA, Japan - The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting on tourism begins in the ancient Japanese city of Nara on Sept. 22, 2010. Representatives of the 21 member economies are expected to produce the ''Nara Declaration on Tourism'' at the end of the two-day meeting.

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Pacific Rim economies kick off meeting on growth strategy

BEPPU, Japan - Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Masayuki Naoshima (center in front row), national policy minister Satoshi Arai (2nd from R), and other representatives of 21-member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum pose for a photo session. A two-day high-level meeting of APEC on a comprehensive strategy for the region's economic growth kicked off in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2010.

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Pacific Rim economies kick off meeting on growth strategy

BEPPU, Japan - Representatives of 21-member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum commence a two-day high-level meeting on a comprehensive strategy for the region's economic growth in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2010.

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APEC leaders pledge to accelerate economic integration

SINGAPORE, Singapore - U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd from L) listens to Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd speak at a breakfast meeting Nov. 15, 2009, during a summit in Singapore. The leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum pledged to accelerate efforts to deepen the integration of their economies as they closed their two-day meeting the same day. (Pool photo)

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APEC leaders pledge to accelerate economic integration

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Pacific Rim leaders hold a summit in Singapore on Nov. 15, 2009. The leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum pledged to accelerate efforts to deepen the integration of their economies as they closed their two-day meeting the same day. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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APEC leaders pledge to accelerate economic integration

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (L) and South Koraen President Lee Myung Bak listen to other Pacific Rim leaders' speeches at a breakfast meeting Nov. 15, 2009, during a summit in Singapore. The leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum pledged to accelerate efforts to deepen the integration of their economies as they closed their two-day meeting the same day. (Pool photo)

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APEC supports IMF in dealing with financial crisis

TRUJILLO, Peru - Finance ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum hold a press conference after adopting a joint statement in Trujillo, Peru, on Nov. 6. The statement expressed their support for the International Monetary Fund in dealing with the global financial crisis and pledged regional cooperation to address the crisis.

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APEC leaders stand firm against bird flu, strongly push WTO

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun speaks to reporters Nov. 19 in Busan, South Korea, after leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum ended their two-day summit.

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Japan sends another relief team to Pakistan

NARITA, Japan - A 21-member Japanese medical team, including doctors, nurses and pharmacists, prepares to leave Narita airport on Oct. 10 for earthquake-hit Pakistan. They will operate in devastated areas for about two weeks.

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(1)APEC agrees to launch 'Santiago Initiative' to spur trade

SANTIAGO, Chile - Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum wearing ''chamanto,'' Chile's traditional garment, pose for photos at La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 21, the final day of their annual two-day summit.

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(3)APEC leaders wind up summit

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announces a joint statement at the end of the two-day summit of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Bangkok on Oct. 21.

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(1)APEC leaders wind up summit

BANGKOK, Thailand - Leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum pose for photographs at the end of their two-day summit in Bangkok on Oct. 21.

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(2)APEC leaders wind up summit

BANGKOK, Thailand - Clad in traditional Thai silk wear, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend the closing session of a two-day summit of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Bangkok on Oct. 21.

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APEC leaders treated to Bangkok boat show

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai oarsmen propel royal boats on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok near the royal palace as part of a display put on for leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum following a banquet hosted by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Oct. 20.

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Shiokawa in China to attend APEC finance chiefs' meeting

SUZHOU, China - Japanese Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa fields questions from reporters upon arrival in Suzhou to attend a meeting of finance chiefs from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum slated for this weekend.

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British ex-POWs visit Hiroshima peace park

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Former British soldiers, who were forced to labor in Japan during World War II, and bereaved family members of former prisoners of war in Japan bow in prayer for the victims of 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima, in front of a cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in the city on March 14. The 21-member delegation was taken to Hiroshima by Agape, a British charity organization headed by Japan-born Keiko Holmes.

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Japan's Hiranuma, Kono attend news conference

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - Japanese International Trade and Industry Minister Takeo Hiranuma (R) replies to a reporter at a joint news conference Nov. 13 at the end of a ministerial meeting of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. Hiranuma and Foreign Minister Yohei Kono (L) represented Japan at the two-day APEC meeting.

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APEC ministers meet reporters at end of meeting

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - Ministers from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum hold a joint news conference Nov. 13 in Brunei's capital Bandar Seri Begawan, wrapping up two days of talks. The ministers failed to specify 2001 as a target for starting a new round of global trade negotiations, agreeing only to aim for an early launch of talks.

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Japan's Olympic team swimmers meets the press

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the Japanese Olympic swimming team meet the press in Tokyo on April 24 following the formal announcement of the 21-member team by the Japan Amateur Swimming Federation. L to R are Masami Tanaka, Mai Nakamura, Tomoko Hagiwara, Yasuko Tajima and Takashi Yamamoto.

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APEC supports IMF in dealing with financial crisis

TRUJILLO, Peru - Finance ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum hold a press conference after adopting a joint statement in Trujillo, Peru, on Nov. 6. The statement expressed their support for the International Monetary Fund in dealing with the global financial crisis and pledged regional cooperation to address the crisis. (Kyodo)

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APEC leaders unite against bird flu, air WTO message

BUSAN, South Korea - Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum sit for the second day of their summit in Busan, South Korea, on Nov. 19. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Shiokawa in China to attend APEC finance chiefs' meeting

SUZHOU, China - Japanese Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa fields questions from reporters upon arrival in Suzhou to attend a meeting of finance chiefs from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum slated for this weekend.

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APEC trade ministers end 2-day meeting in Peru

Peruvian Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Magali Silva speaks at a press conference in Arequipa, Peru, on May 18, 2016, after chairing a two-day trade ministers' meeting of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo Olympic logo candidates down to final four

Former tennis player Ai Sugiyama takes a seat in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2016, before a meeting of the 21-member logo selection committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Four design proposals for the official logo have made the final cut for the public competition, according to organizers. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo Olympic logo ideas down to final four

Sadaharu Oh, the all-time home run leader in Japanese baseball, is photographed in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2016, before attending a meeting of the 21-member logo selection committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Four design proposals for the official logo have made the final cut for the public competition, according to organizers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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APEC meeting in Manila to conclude

Representatives of the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation pose for commemorative photos on Nov. 17, 2015, in Manila before concluding their meeting. They have discussed antiterrorism in the wake of the terror attacks in Paris and a region-wide free trade initiative following the deal for a Pacific free trade pact. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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APEC ministers meet to discuss free trade zone, antiterrorism

Photo taken Nov. 16, 2015, in Manila shows a meeting of ministers of the 21-member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. They will discuss antiterrorism cooperation in the wake of the attacks in Paris on Nov. 13 and a region-wide free trade initiative following the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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APEC OKs 25% energy efficiency improvement goal by 2030

SYDNEY, Australia - Leaders of the 21 member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, wearing knee-length traditional Australian bush raincoats, pose for a group photo in front of the Sydney Opera House on Sept. 8 before the start of their annual two-day summit. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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APEC OKs 25% energy efficiency improvement goal by 2030

SYDNEY, Australia - Leaders from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meet for the first day of their two-day summit in Sydney on Sept. 8. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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(1)APEC agrees to launch 'Santiago Initiative' to spur trade

SANTIAGO, Chile - Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum wearing ''chamanto,'' Chile's traditional garment, pose for photos at La Moneda Presidential Palace in Santiago, Chile, on Nov. 21, the final day of their annual two-day summit. (Kyodo)

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APEC leaders stand firm against bird flu, strongly push WTO

BUSAN, South Korea - South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun speaks to reporters Nov. 19 in Busan, South Korea, after leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum ended their two-day summit. (Kyodo)