Terumi Tanaka, 92, who represents Nihon Hidankyo, said at a press conference on Monday that nuclear weapons could result in humanity's extinction.
"It is extremely regrettable and saddening that we have come to a point when there are talks of using nuclear weapons," said Tanaka, who survived the 1945 Nagasaki bombing at age 13.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the prize to the organization for its long-standing efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons and raise awareness about their devastating impact through survivor testimonies.
A delegation of 30 individuals, including 17 survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, traveled to Oslo for the ceremony. Tanaka will deliver his acceptance speech on Tuesday alongside fellow representatives Toshiyuki Mimaki, 82, and Shigemitsu Tanaka, 84.
The organization, established in 1956, continues its advocacy work amid rising global tensions, with members scheduled to participate in various peace initiatives during their stay in Oslo through Thursday, including meetings with Norwegian royalty.
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