To introduce some of the points I ( former professor Lee Won Young) have mentioned in this meeting,
《 Former Professor Lee argued that “there is currently no organizations or rules to manage nuclear safety globally, and even if there is, it is just nominal.” “Actually, the United Nations already created the World Charter for Nature in 1982 by integrating environmental issues across the globe, and also made the Earth Charter in 2000. According to Article 6 D of the Earth Charter, there are the following phrases: 'Radioactivity must not be increased.' and 'must not be emitted.' And these restrictions have existed as international law” “However, even though these rules are still under effect, they have all been ignored by the logic of the power of the Japanese and US governments these days” he said. (a middle omission) Professor Lee stressed the need for international cooperation to resolve the radioactively contaminated water crisis. The Korea-Japan walk is one such effort. He said, “The heads of local governments in Busan, Ulsan, Mokpo, and Gangneung, which are located along the sea, need to raise their voices in unison.” He emphasized, “Another way is for Korean cities and small cities in Japan to band together and raise a common voice together.” He added, "Through these efforts, citizens of Korea, Japan, and other countries can unite and even file a complaint with the UN Human Rights Council's Special Procedures Unit." Former Professor Lee continued, “eventually the common and concerted efforts of the international communities can come up with a solution.” He said, “Such a long march by citizens from Korea and Japan this time is a private level measure for such efforts.” On the 15th, the Korean and Japanese citizen walking team will take a ferry to Shimonoseki and cross the Strait of Korea. Starting on the 16th in the morning time right after the arrival in Japan, they will begin the walking march of 1100 km from Shimonoseki to Tokyo over next two months raising awareness of the seriousness of the discharge of contaminated water in local communities. A notebook with messages, written by Korean and Japanese citizens who join the march and relate to the purpose of the march, is planned to be delivered to both the Korean and Japanese governments and the National Assembly. At the launch ceremony held at Busan City Hall Plaza at 11:00 am on the 15th, the marching team will have time to inform the citizens of the purpose of the march along with a performance. Professor Lee said, “We will make this walking march movement a time for Korean and Japanese citizens to deal with common problems together,” and promised, “ furthermore we will make the process widely known internationally and develop this movement into a performance that many people around the world are interested in and willing to be a part of it.”