1,021 professors from Chung-Ang University issued a statement condemning the Japanese government's decision to discharge Fukushima radioactive water into the ocean, labeling it an "ugly criminal act". They argue that the government is misrepresenting the water as treated and safe, which could lead to unpredictable consequences in the marine ecosystem. They criticize the government for succumbing to capital logic and committing a crime that poses a threat to life on earth.
The professors also expressed concerns about Japan's plan towards their government, stating that while they see no problem with the plan, they do not support or support the release of water. They argue that this action is an extraordinary act of putting people's lives and safety at risk to build the Korea-U.S.-Japan alliance.
Additionally, the professors criticized the government for misleading the public about their worries and attacking the raising of the issue of contaminated water as unscientific propaganda. They urged immediate action to strengthen the quarantine of marine products and prepare livelihood measures for fishermen.
In a separate issue, 1,013 professors at Chung-Ang University accused Japan of exonerating itself of its colonial war crimes in relation to the government's tripartite compensation solution for forced mobilization. A group statement was issued calling it a diplomatic disaster.
Professors from Seoul National University, Korea University, Kyung Hee University, Hanyang University, and Pusan National University also criticized the forced mobilization compensation solution and urged it to be withdrawn now. They argued that the government's solution to forced mobilization would only lead to new problems and conflicts.
Furthermore, the professors criticized the government's solution to forced mobilization for ignoring the democratic principles of separation of powers and the rule of law, and for increasing the risk of security instability. They expressed doubts about the president's commitment to the rule of law and the illegality of colonial rule.
Finally, they urged the government to carry out their demands, including the withdrawal of the third-party reimbursement plan, and warned of a potential resignation movement among professors and researchers at Pusan National University if these demands are not met.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. 1,021 professors from Chung-Ang University issued a statement condemning the Japanese government's discharge of Fukushima contaminated water into the ocean.
2. The professors criticized the Japanese government for misrepresenting radioactive contaminated water as treated water and insisting it meets safety standards.
3. The professors pointed out that an unpredictable chain effect can occur in the marine ecosystem as a result of the discharge.
4. In April, 1,013 professors at Chung-Ang University made a statement accusing the Japanese government of exonerating Japan of its colonial war crimes.
5. Professors from Seoul National University, Korea University, Kyung Hee University, Hanyang University, and Pusan National University also made a declaration on the current situation.
6. The Seoul National University Democratization Professors' Council issued a statement demanding that the government's solution to forced mobilization would only be the starting point for new problems and conflicts.
7. 280 professors and researchers at Pusan National University announced a statement on the current situation regarding the Yoon Seok-yeol government's diplomacy toward Japan.
8. The professors criticized President Yoon's diplomacy with Japan, saying it completely ignored the democratic principles of separation of powers and the rule of law.
9. The professors demanded that the government acknowledge that the solution announced on the 6th cannot be a true solution, withdraw it immediately, and persuade and pressure the Japanese government and companies to make a reasonable policy change.
10. The Supreme Court in October 2018 ruled that Japanese war criminal companies Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Nippon Steel must pay 15 Korean victims of mobilization directly.
11. The Yoon Seok-yeol government proposed a solution to forced mobilization, which included a third-party reimbursement plan.
12. Professors from Seoul National University, Dongguk University, Korea University, and Kyung Hee University came forward to discuss the government's solution to forced mobilization.
13. 85 professors from Korea University gathered in the school classroom to criticize the government's action in defiance of the Supreme Court ruling.
14. Participants gathered in front of the Japanese Embassy in Korea to demand that the government guarantee the honor and human rights of grandmothers and denounce the government's solution to forced mobilization.
15. The Yoon Seok-yeol government said it accepted the victims' human rights and left behind public criticism, but failed to help the people fight for justice.