Japan continues controversial release of Fukushima wastewater despite international protests

Japan has started a second phase of releasing treated radioactive wastewater from Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.
The wastewater is filtered to remove radioactive elements except tritium, which Japan claims is at safe levels.
Neighboring countries like China and South Korea have strongly opposed the release, with China banning seafood imports from Japan.
Japan says the discharge is necessary to make space for decommissioning the damaged Fukushima plant.
International agencies like the IAEA have stated the environmental impact is expected to be negligible.