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THE OPERATOR OF THE FUKUSHIMA DAIICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT SAYS IT HAS FINALLY Israeli has occupied the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and been there since 1967. The National Court of Justice said in July that the Israeli occupation is unlawful.
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"We started the process a few days ago to celebrate to member states and draft a resolution based on that historic advisory opinion of the ICG asking the General Assembly, because that call asked the General Assembly and the Security Council for -- in order to bring the occupation to an end as quickly as possible." He hopes Palestine will act on the resolution sometime next week. He called on the U.N. Assembly and dropped the resolution condemning Hamas.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reaffirmed his policy to increase the production of nuclear weapons. The state-run Korean Central Television reported that Kim made the remarks in his address on the 76th anniversary of the country’s founding on Monday. He claimed the U.S.-led military block that includes Japan and South Korea is evolving into a nuclear base system posing a grave threat to his country. Kim went on to say that North Korea is increasing the number of nuclear weapons by geometrical progression. He added that his country is a nuclear weapons state. It follows a speech that he gave in 2022, where he reported the need to exponentially increase the number of nuclear warheads. Meanwhile, Washington has laid out a policy to strengthen its extended deterrence. This includes the potential use of its nuclear forces to defend Japan and South Korea. This has prompted North Korea to reassert its intention to enhance nuclear deterrence.
Turning to Japan. The first time Mt. Fuji climbing season with new rules ends. Fog was there on the last day. "I took a day off today. I hope this is a day to remember but it depends on the weather." Translator: "I saw the sunrise. Unsatisfied. I’m a fourth-year student and took this challenge at the end of my college life. If I say something hard from now on, I can get through it, because I climbed Fuji." At the start of the season this year, they introduced a new system of regulations to give climbers a safer and more enjoyable experience. The number of climbers a day is now limited to 4,000 but according to the prefecture as of Monday, the highest number of climbers to pass a gate in one day was 3,382 on September 7th. Each climber is also charged 2,000 yen or around $14. The new system resulted from issues such as crowding near the summit due to so-called overtourism. A gate was built at the fifth station at the start of the trail and it’s closed from 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. the following day. The gate is to prevent bullet climbing by ambitious mountaineers who climb through the darkness without rest to greet the sunrise and new day from the summit. John told me what the final was like on the fifth day before the gate closed. Reporter: "It’s definitely been busy here. We are 2300 meters above sea level and this is where the climbers start their ascent. It was foggy when we got here this morning but the climbers coming down from the peak told us that they saw that clear beautiful sunrise today, well worth the trip. We also asked them about the new limits and price of admission. Here is what some had to say."
"I see this as sort of a good thing. Otherwise, discussion about the tourism." "Just the -- on that mountain has to be big bucks. If the hiker pays, what is it? 2000 yen to help support a little bit of that, I think it’s a great idea." Reporter: "Climbers also said there were crowds at the top but it felt very organized. That is partly because officials here have tripled the number of guides helping out along the trail. That was a very noticeable change for one person we spoke to who said this was their second time going up." "It was ten years ago and it was quite a while but it’s more organized from what I remember." [Inaudible question] "Just everything. Ask questions and easier to get that and for individuals like ourselves." Reporter: "We met the person in charge of Mt. Fuji tourism of protection for the prefecture. He said they saw a big dip in one of the most dangerous things to do here, bullet climbing where people scale the mountain quickly without resting." Translator: "We have seen 95% in bullet climbers this season. Our safety guides at the station have reported a decrease in the summit and an improvement from two years ago." Reporter: "He said they will analyze data from this season to the next but the entry fee and limits are expected to stay when this gate reopens next July."
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant says it has finally started a test to retrieve nuclear fuel debris from one of its crippled reactors after a delay. It’s the first attempt to do so since the plant suffered a meltdown after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. About 880 tons of debris made up of molten fuel and parts of the structure are estimated to be inside reactors one, two, and three. Removing the debris is considered the most challenging step in decommissioning the plant, due to extremely high levels of radiation. Tokyo Electric Power Company, or TEPCO, was to carry out the test in August, only to call it off at the last minute when it found an issue with the pipes needed for the removal. TEPCO says it has taken steps to prevent similar errors. Fukushima’s governor addressed some of the anxiety around the test inside the prefecture.
"We want TEPCO to take thorough safety measures when removing the debris, so residents in the prefecture don’t have concerns."
The operator estimates the process will take around two weeks to complete, even if the work goes smoothly. Debris retrieval is already three years behind schedule.
It's been 80 years since one of the bloodiest battles between Japanese and British forces in World War II. Now, the work to recover the remains of Japanese soldiers who died is set to begin in Bangladesh. In 1944, tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers died in British-controlled India. Japan’s Welfare Ministry said some soldiers held captive by the British were taken to Bangladesh, where they reportedly died. In July, the Bangladesh government approved the recovery of the remains, following delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the country’s worsening security situation. Japan plans to send a team to a cemetery in the eastern district of Kamila in November, where the remains of 24 soldiers are said to be buried.
The leader of Japan’s Komeito is retiring. "I want to make it clear I’m not running in the upcoming election. We have developed young and mid-career talent and the time has come for a new lineup. Since I am over 70 years old, I believe the baton should be passed on to the next generation." He is 72 years old. He was elected to the lower house of the Diet for the first time in 1990 after working as a lawyer. His current term, his eighth term as chief representative, expires on September 28th. The election to choose his successor kicks off next Wednesday and he has never had a leadership race with multiple candidates since its founding in 1964. Some party members are backing the attorney general to succeed Yammy Gucci.
It’s time for a check on the world weather with our meteorologist Jonathan Oh. "We are seeing a problem of hot and dry weather. In Peru, indigenous people in the western part of the country are fighting wildfires with tree branches on Sunday. The blazes have killed at least one person and threatened 60,000 young pine trees, potentially causing serious damage to the local economy. Severe drought caused the Paraguay River to reach its lowest level on Monday, 89 meters below the benchmark, causing major problems and interrupting commerce on the water. Ships are sitting on bone-dry banks. We are not going to see much change in the weather pattern as we go forward. Hot and dry weather will continue. In Peru, we will see an extended period of dry weather on Tuesday. It will be slightly cool in Lima but dry before we see some rain, which will prolong the serious problems impacting the continent. To the north, we are keeping an eye on Francine, which is battering the Mexico side up towards Texas and Louisiana. We have a stationary front to the north of that, leading to a slow pace, but we will see a lot more energy taking place in the next few days with heavy rainfall in Louisiana and the southeastern portion of the United States. Quick note in East Asia: we have a tropical system moving away from Okinawa, leading to drier patterns. East Asian temperatures will be in the mid-30s in Tokyo as we go through Wednesday. I hope you have a good day wherever you are."
That is all for now. Thanks for watching.
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