Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company is preparing for the second discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, releasing 7,800 tons over 17 days, with 312 tons planned for March next year. There were concerns about radioactive material removal, but Tokyo Electric Power Company confirmed it met discharge standards. In South Korea, a candidate for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family faced controversy over his salary and may face a boycott during confirmation hearings. Additionally, accidents, including a helicopter crash and a wild boar incident, were reported, as well as festival price gouging and scalping.
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1. Tokyo Electric Power Company is preparing for the second discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
2. The second discharge will start in two days, with 7,800 tons of contaminated water to be discharged.
3. Contaminated water has been discharged since yesterday.
4. The discharge will occur in four stages over 17 days.
5. The total amount of tritium in the discharged water is 5 trillion cranes.
6. Samples of the water showed carbon 14, cesium 137, and cobalt 60, leading to some controversy.
7. Tokyo Electric Power Company confirmed that all radioactive substances met discharge standards.
8. Damage to agricultural and marine products due to the discharge will be compensated.
9. Candidate Kim Haeng is a nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, facing scrutiny over his past salary and qualifications.
10. There is a possibility of a boycott of the hearing for Ministerial candidates.
11. A civilian helicopter crashed into a reservoir during training, resulting in one pilot's death.
12. The cause of the helicopter crash is under investigation.
13. Various accidents occurred, including a pig causing a disturbance at a police station and a car overturning in flooded conditions.
14. Some local festivals are experiencing exorbitant prices for reservations, including restaurants and lodgings.
15. Scalping of tickets for popular events like the Busan International Film Festival is happening.
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