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Political News(2024/02/25)
Abduction victim family association: “We will not oppose the lifting of sanctions if all repatriations are realized”
2024-02-25 19:05:00
The family association of victims abducted by North Korea held a meeting in Tokyo and said, ``If all the abductees can be returned to Japan at once while their parents' families are still alive, we will lift the independent sanctions imposed by our country.'' We have put together a new activity policy that states, ``We will not oppose this.'' The reason why the families of the victims, who had previously called for sanctions against North Korea, are the first to go so far as to lift them, albeit with conditions, is that, as the population continues to age, the parents' generation is now using the lifting of sanctions as a cardinal. The aim is to urge North Korea to come to a complete resolution while it is still alive and well.
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House of Representatives Political Ethics Inquiry: “If explanation is insufficient, we may invite witnesses” Ritmin Secretary-General Okada
2024-02-25 17:36:00
Regarding the House of Representatives Political Ethics Review Committee, which is expected to be held on the 28th and 29th in response to the issue of political funding by a faction in the Liberal Democratic Party, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Secretary-General Okada said that it will be a place to explain to the public, and that it will not be held publicly. He acknowledged that this was natural, but acknowledged that if the explanation was insufficient, he would be required to invite witnesses.
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Former House of Councilors vice-chairman Yoshikazu Tsunoda dies at age 86
2024-02-25 13:57:00
Yoshikazu Tsunoda, who served as vice-chairman of the House of Councilors, has passed away. He was 86 years old.
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People's Democratic Party faces increasing criticism of the Kishida administration, but policy implementation remains a challenge
2024-02-25 11:19:00
In response to the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Democratic Party of Japan has changed its policy of not ruling out cooperation with the ruling party and has been increasing its criticism of the Kishida administration. The challenge is how to implement the proposed policies.
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Japan Pension Service to raise final payment rate of national pension to high 80% range
2024-02-25 10:59:00
The final payment rate of National Pension insurance premiums for self-employed people exceeded 80% for the first time last year, and the Japan Pension Service will raise this rate to the upper 80% range over the next five years. We have put together a medium-term plan that aims to achieve these goals.
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Prime Minister Kishida “Unite to promote support for Ukraine” at the G7 summit
2024-02-25 05:13:00
The G7 summit was held online to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Prime Minister Kishida expressed his desire to unite in pushing for sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine, precisely because the invasion has been prolonged and the situation continues to be difficult.
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