Political News(2024/04/05)
39 Liberal Democratic Party members punished “Responsible for causing distrust in politics, severe punishment” Prime Minister Kishida
2024-04-05 20:32:00
Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's decision to punish the party over the issue of a faction's political funding party, Prime Minister Kishida, despite his position as a faction executive, has accepted responsibility for leaving undocumented practices for many years and causing great political distrust. We reiterated that we have taken strict action based on this.
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Shizuoka Governor Kawakatsu retracts his statement, “I don’t really mean it to be interpreted as job discrimination.”
2024-04-05 20:30:00
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture, who made a remark that could be interpreted as occupational discrimination, later announced his intention to resign, saying, ``It was not my intention for it to be perceived as occupational discrimination,'' and he retracted his statement and apologized again.
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Results of interviews conducted with Liberal Democratic Party Prime Minister Kishida and four senior Abe supporters reported in the Diet
2024-04-05 19:31:00
Regarding the issue surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party previously reported to the Diet the results of interviews conducted by Prime Minister Kishida and others with four senior members of the Abe faction. ``It was not clear who led the continuation of the kickbacks or what discussions led to the decision to continue,'' the opposition party said, citing an insufficient explanation of who was responsible and requesting further details. I asked for it.
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Shizuoka Governor Kawakatsu retracts his statement, “I don’t really mean it to be interpreted as job discrimination.”
2024-04-05 19:24:00
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture, who made a remark that could be interpreted as occupational discrimination while giving instructions to new employees, and subsequently announced his intention to resign, retracted his statement, saying, ``It is not my intention to be construed as occupational discrimination.'' .
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Komei compiles a draft outline for the revision of the Political Funds Control Act and the introduction of the ``coalition system''
2024-04-05 19:21:00
In response to the problems surrounding the political funding parties of factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, the New Komeito Party amended the Political Funds Regulation Act to include the introduction of a ``coalition system'' that would make Diet members responsible in the event of false entries in income and expenditure reports. We have compiled a draft outline for the.
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39 Liberal Democratic Party members punished “Responsible for causing distrust in politics, severe punishment” Prime Minister Kishida
2024-04-05 18:17:00
Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's decision to punish the party over the issue of a faction's political funding party, Prime Minister Kishida, despite his position as a faction executive, has accepted responsibility for leaving undocumented practices for many years and causing great political distrust. We reiterated that we have taken strict action based on this.
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Liberal Democratic Party's Mr. Shioya considers requesting Prime Minister Kishida for reexamination due to ``unreasonable'' reason for punishment
2024-04-05 18:06:00
Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Shioya, an Abe supporter who was recommended to leave the Liberal Democratic Party due to an issue regarding a political funding party organized by a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, held a press conference on the 5th, and Kishida stated that there was no fact that he had orchestrated any wrongdoing, and that he was acting out of his will. He indicated that he would consider filing a request for reexamination with the Prime Minister.
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Eikei Suzuki, member of the House of Representatives, not indicted; papers sent to prosecutors on suspicion of violation of the Public Elections Act
2024-04-05 17:45:00
Just before the House of Representatives election three years ago, the former governor of Mie Prefecture received approximately 10 million yen in donations from a construction company in his constituency that had been contracted for national public works projects, and was sent to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Public Offices Election Act. The Tsu District Public Prosecutors Office did not indict the Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives, Hidetaka Suzuki, because the charges were insufficient.
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39 Liberal Democratic Party members punished “Responsible for causing distrust in politics, severe punishment” Prime Minister Kishida
2024-04-05 16:18:00
Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's decision to punish the party over the issue of a faction's political funding party, Prime Minister Kishida, despite his position as a faction executive, has accepted responsibility for leaving undocumented practices for many years and causing great political distrust. We reiterated that we have taken strict action based on this.
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Myanmar pro-democracy forces announce drone attack on military headquarters and air base
2024-04-05 16:03:00
Myanmar's pro-democracy forces said they used drones to attack a military headquarters and air base in the capital Naypyitaw. In response, the military shot down the drone and said there was no damage, but shock is spreading that multiple areas of the capital, which is on high alert, were simultaneously attacked by drones.
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Prime Minister Kishida to decide on contingency funds for this year's budget for the Noto Peninsula earthquake within this month
2024-04-05 15:29:00
Regarding the response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Prime Minister Kishida announced at the government and ruling party liaison meeting on the 5th that he intends to decide on the expenditure of contingency funds in this year's budget within this month in order to further accelerate recovery and reconstruction. I made it.
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Two Chinese Coast Guard ships intrude into territorial waters off the coast of Senkaku, Okinawa; Japan Coast Guard warns
2024-04-05 15:28:00
Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture in the afternoon on the 5th. Japanese fishing boats are sailing in the territorial waters, and the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters continues to ensure the safety of the fishing boats and warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.
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[Video] Liberal Democratic Party's Mr. Shioya holds a press conference after receiving punishment for recommending him to leave the party
2024-04-05 15:17:00
Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, who was advised to leave the Liberal Democratic Party on the 4th due to issues surrounding a faction's political funding party, held a press conference at 2:30 pm on the 5th.
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39 Liberal Democratic Party members punished “Responsible for causing distrust in politics, severe punishment” Prime Minister Kishida
2024-04-05 15:09:00
Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's decision to punish the party over the issue of a faction's political funding party, Prime Minister Kishida, despite his position as a faction executive, has accepted responsibility for leaving undocumented practices for many years and causing great political distrust. We reiterated that we have taken strict action based on this.
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Liberal Democratic Party also explains the decision to dispose of 39 people.RDP requests explanation from the prime minister in the Diet.
2024-04-05 14:55:00
The Liberal Democratic Party explained to the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan that it had decided to punish 39 members of the party related to the faction's political funding party. In response, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan pointed out that ``the standards for punishment are difficult for the public to understand,'' and called for Prime Minister Kishida to provide an explanation at a special committee to be established in the Diet soon.
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Bill to amend the security clearance system passed by the House of Representatives Cabinet Committee
2024-04-05 14:23:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party have been discussing a bill to create a "security clearance" system that would limit access to information important to economic security to those whose reliability has been confirmed by the government. The Democratic Party and other parties submitted amendments, which were voted on and passed with a majority vote.
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[Live streaming from 14:30] Liberal Democratic Party's Mr. Shioya holds a press conference to receive punishment for recommending him to leave the party
2024-04-05 14:16:00
Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya, who was advised to leave the Liberal Democratic Party on the 4th due to issues surrounding a faction's political funding party, will hold a press conference at 2:30 pm on the 5th. We will broadcast the press conference live.
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Liberal Democratic Party also explains the decision to dispose of 39 people.RDP requests explanation from the prime minister in the Diet.
2024-04-05 13:53:00
The Liberal Democratic Party explained to the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan that it had decided to punish 39 members of the party related to the faction's political funding party. In response, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan pointed out that ``the standards for punishment are difficult for the public to understand,'' and called for Prime Minister Kishida to provide an explanation at a special committee to be established in the Diet soon.
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Revised Immigration Control Law to be enforced in June; third and subsequent refugee applications will be subject to deportation
2024-04-05 13:52:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 5th, the government decided at a cabinet meeting on the 5th to implement the revised Immigration Control Act, which includes provisions such as making foreigners applying for refugee status subject to deportation from the third time onward.
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My Number public money receiving account registered in family name Can be deleted if not corrected
2024-04-05 13:37:00
Regarding the My Number public money receiving account that appears to be in the name of a family member who is not the individual, Digital Minister Kono once again calls for the individual to amend the registration, and if this is not done, the It has been revealed that the registration may be canceled from July onwards.
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39 Liberal Democratic Party members punished “Responsible for causing distrust in politics, severe punishment” Prime Minister Kishida
2024-04-05 13:16:00
Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's decision to punish the party over the issue of a faction's political funding party, Prime Minister Kishida, despite his position as a faction executive, has accepted responsibility for leaving undocumented practices for many years and causing great political distrust. We reiterated that we have taken strict action based on this.
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South Korean general election early voting begins; ruling and opposition leaders appeal to voters for support
2024-04-05 12:41:00
In South Korea, early voting for next week's general election began on the 5th, and the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties have also cast their votes and appealed to voters for their support.
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Prime Minister Kishida “takes all possible safety measures” ahead of spring national traffic safety campaign
2024-04-05 12:31:00
Ahead of the spring national traffic safety campaign starting on the 6th, Prime Minister Kishida stated at a government meeting that, in light of the number of traffic accident fatalities starting to increase last year, there will be a number of measures taken on school routes throughout the country as the new school year begins. I have instructed relevant ministers to take all possible safety measures.
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Governor Kawakatsu announces intention to resign “Encouraging dialogue between Maglev JR and the prefecture” Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2024-04-05 12:11:00
Regarding Governor Kawakatsu's intention to resign, who has not approved the construction of the "Linear Chuo Shinkansen" in Shizuoka Prefecture, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito avoided making any specific mention of the fact that the project owner, JR Tokai, Shizuoka Prefecture, etc. We reiterated our intention to encourage dialogue with the public and create an environment for early opening.
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Prime Minister Kishida's movements April 4th
2024-04-05 06:08:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's movements April 4)
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Prime Minister Kishida emphasizes stance on taking responsibility for maintaining international order in speech to US Congress
2024-04-05 05:37:00
The outline of the speech that Prime Minister Kishida will give to the US Congress next week has been revealed. Noting that the international order based on freedom and democracy is being threatened by authoritarian moves by countries such as Russia and China, not only the United States but also Japan has decided to emphasize its stance of taking responsibility for maintaining order. Masu.
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Political funding issue: Liberal Democratic Party: Dissatisfaction with decision to dispose of 39 people, voices calling for Prime Minister Kishida's responsibility
2024-04-05 05:05:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has decided to punish 39 related members due to the issue surrounding the faction's political funding party, and Seko Seko, former secretary-general of the House of Councilors, who is a member of the Abe faction, has left the party after being advised to leave the party. There are voices within the party dissatisfied with the punishment and calls for Prime Minister Kishida to take responsibility, and it is expected that future management of the party will be affected.
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