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Political News(2022/10/04)


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Defense Minister Hamada holds a telephone conversation with US Secretary of Defense “Close cooperation among Japan, the US, and South Korea”

2022-10-04 23:53:00
In response to the launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, Defense Minister Hamada had a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin on the night of the 4th Japan time, and expressed the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance against North Korea's provocative actions. We confirmed the policy of close cooperation among Japan, the United States, and Japan, the United States, and South Korea in order to strengthen cooperation.

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Prime Minister Kishida appoints eldest son as secretary in charge of political affairs

2022-10-04 22:41:00
Prime Minister Kishida decided to newly appoint his eldest son Shotaro as secretary in charge of political affairs, and a personnel change was announced on the 4th. It seems that the aim is to have him gain experience at the forefront of government administration and to train him as his successor in the future.

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Liberal Democratic Party Komei “Calling North Korea to Stop Provocations” Resolution Coordination with Opposition Party

2022-10-04 22:26:00
In response to the ballistic missile launch by North Korea, both the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party have compiled a resolution for the House of Representatives that includes a strong request for North Korea to stop its provocative actions, and are coordinating with the opposition party.

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Yamagiwa economy revitalization minister corrected again due to omission in asset report

2022-10-04 21:34:00
Yamagiwa, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, announced that he had corrected the report, saying that it was found by an outsider that there was an omission of the stocks held in the asset report. Minister Yamagiwa also corrected the omission of stocks last month and issued a comment saying, "I apologize for the omission again."

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[Updated from time to time] North Korea ballistic missile flight distance longest ever?

2022-10-04 21:09:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the morning of the 4th, a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, flew about 4,600 kilometers over the Tohoku region, and fell into the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). It is It was the first time since September five years ago that North Korea has launched a ballistic missile over Japan.

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To fundamentally strengthen defense capabilities

2022-10-04 21:08:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito will soon begin ruling party talks toward a drastic strengthening of Japan's defense capabilities.

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Council on the Constitution of the House of Representatives Holds talks with secretaries of four parties;

2022-10-04 20:50:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party and secretaries of the Japan Restoration Party of the House of Representatives Commission on the Constitution of the House of Representatives met to discuss the issue. I confirmed the policy to continue.

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One year after Kishida's inauguration

2022-10-04 20:49:00
Four days will mark one year since the start of the Kishida Cabinet. The Cabinet's approval rating, which had been stable until the summer, has been declining due to the response to former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" and the problem of the former Unification Church. I would like to help restore support.

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Liberal Democratic Party Chairperson Confirms the adoption of a protest resolution against North Korea at the plenary session of the House of Representatives

2022-10-04 19:22:00
In response to the launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, the chairmen of the Diet countermeasures committee of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party met and agreed to adopt a resolution to protest against North Korea at the plenary session of the House of Representatives as early as the 5th.

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Ritsumin Member Ryuichi Yoneyama Involved with former Unification Church affiliates in the 2009 House of Representatives election

2022-10-04 19:15:00
Concerning its ties to the former Unification Church, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan accepted several members of related groups as volunteers as election staff when Ryuichi Yoneyama, a member of the House of Representatives who joined the party last week, ran as a candidate from the 5th district of Niigata in the 2009 House of Representatives election. In addition, it was announced that it was found that he was giving an election speech at the office of a related organization.

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[Updated from time to time] North Korea ballistic missile flight distance longest ever?

2022-10-04 18:36:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the morning of the 4th, a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, flew about 4,600 kilometers over the Tohoku region, and fell into the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). It is It was the first time since September five years ago that North Korea has launched a ballistic missile over Japan.

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North Korea missile Prime Minister Kishida to talk with President Biden tonight

2022-10-04 17:45:00
In response to the launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, Prime Minister Kishida began coordination on the night of the 4th with a telephone conversation with President Biden of the United States. I would like to confirm cooperation between Japan and the United States in future correspondence.

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[Updated from time to time] North Korea ballistic missile flight distance longest ever?

2022-10-04 17:33:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the morning of the 4th, a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, flew about 4,600 kilometers over the Tohoku region, and fell into the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). It is It was the first time since September five years ago that North Korea has launched a ballistic missile over Japan.

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Yamagiwa economy revitalization minister corrected again due to omission in asset report

2022-10-04 16:52:00
Yamagiwa, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, announced that he had corrected the report, saying that it was found by an outsider that there was an omission of the stocks held in the asset report. Minister Yamagiwa also corrected the omission of stocks last month and issued a comment saying, "I apologize for the omission again."

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Liberal Democrat Moriyama Election Committee Chairperson Responding to official standards for local elections over the former Unification Church

2022-10-04 16:40:00
Regarding the relationship with the former Unification Church, the general council of the Liberal Democratic Party expressed an opinion that they should show the criteria for appointing local assembly members in preparation for the unified local elections next spring. I will decide," he said.

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[Updated from time to time] North Korea ballistic missile flight distance longest ever?

2022-10-04 16:40:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the morning of the 4th, a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, flew about 4,600 kilometers over the Tohoku region, and fell into the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). It is It was the first time since September five years ago that North Korea has launched a ballistic missile over Japan.

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Liberal Democrats first meeting for damage relief over the former Unification Church Proposals with legal revisions in mind

2022-10-04 15:57:00
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held its first meeting to consider measures for relieving the victims of the so-called psychic marketing law and other issues surrounding the former Unification Church. I confirmed the policy to put together.

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One year after Kishida's inauguration

2022-10-04 15:14:00
Four days will mark one year since the start of the Kishida Cabinet. The Cabinet's approval rating, which had been stable until the summer, has been declining due to the response to former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" and the problem of the former Unification Church. I would like to help restore support.

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Prime Minister Kishida Holds NSC “Those that threaten peace and security are absolutely unacceptable”

2022-10-04 15:05:00
At the government and ruling party liaison conference held around noon at the Prime Minister's official residence, Prime Minister Kishida stated that North Korea's ballistic missile launch on the morning of the 4th poses a grave and imminent threat to peace and security. He said that it was absolutely unacceptable, and that he would work closely with the countries concerned and take all possible measures to ensure the safety of the people.

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Reporter commentary [full text]

2022-10-04 14:58:00
We asked Kazufumi Yasunaga, the International Department's desk, and Masashi Ota, a reporter from the Political Department, about North Korea's intentions and Japan's response to North Korea's missile launches.

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Former Secretary-General Ishiba “Disposition of former Minister of Administrative Reform Murakami is not desirable”

2022-10-04 14:35:00
Regarding former Minister of State for Administrative Reform Murakami, who was reported to have said that former Prime Minister Abe was a "traitor" and is expected to be examined by the Liberal Democratic Party's Discipline Committee, former Secretary-General Ishiba was a member of the party's general affairs committee. , showed the recognition that it is not desirable to dispose of that remark.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "Consider how evacuation facilities should be assuming Taiwan emergencies"

2022-10-04 14:13:00
In response to China's increasing military pressure on Taiwan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno envisioned a so-called "Taiwan emergency," and is considering how evacuation facilities should be in Japan to prepare for ballistic missiles and other attacks. made it clear that there is

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[Updated from time to time] North Korea ballistic missile flight distance longest ever?

2022-10-04 14:09:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, on the morning of the 4th, a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, flew about 4,600 kilometers over the Tohoku region, and fell into the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). It is It was the first time since September five years ago that North Korea has launched a ballistic missile over Japan.

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One year after Kishida's inauguration

2022-10-04 13:16:00
Four days will mark one year since the start of the Kishida Cabinet. The Cabinet's approval rating, which had been stable until the summer, has been declining due to the response to former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" and the problem of the former Unification Church. I would like to help restore support.

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Single-seat constituency `` 10 increase 10 decrease '' bill Objection at LDP research committee Continue to debate

2022-10-04 13:03:00
Concerning the bill to increase the number of single-seat constituencies in the House of Representatives by 10, the Liberal Democratic Party's investigative committee held a board meeting, and objections were raised such as ``it will be difficult for local voices to reach national politics,'' and discussions will continue. It's decided.

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[Updated from time to time] North Korea ballistic missile flight distance longest ever?

2022-10-04 12:50:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea around 7:22 am on the 4th. The missile flew about 4,600 kilometers over Aomori Prefecture and is believed to have landed in the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone), about 3,200 kilometers east of the Tohoku region. It was the first time since September five years ago that North Korea has launched a ballistic missile that passed over Japan. is collecting information and analyzing the intention of the launch.

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Prime Minister Kishida Holds NSC “Those that threaten peace and security are absolutely unacceptable”

2022-10-04 12:45:00
At the government and ruling party liaison conference held around noon at the Prime Minister's official residence, Prime Minister Kishida stated that North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile on the morning of the 4th was a serious and imminent threat that threatened peace and security. , He said that it is absolutely unacceptable, and that he will work closely with the countries concerned and take all possible measures to ensure the safety of the people.

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Governor Koike's first J-alert for the islands of Tokyo "responds with a strong sense of caution"

2022-10-04 12:00:00
For the first time, a J-alert was issued for the islands of Tokyo following the launch of a ballistic missile from North Korea. In response to this, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a countermeasures meeting, and Governor Koike indicated that there is a possibility that the launch will continue in the future, and that it will cooperate with related organizations and respond with a strong sense of caution.

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[Updated from time to time] North Korea ballistic missile flight distance longest ever?

2022-10-04 11:52:00
According to the Ministry of Defense, a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea around 7:22 am on the 4th. The missile flew about 4,600 kilometers over Aomori Prefecture and is believed to have landed in the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone), about 3,200 kilometers east of the Tohoku region. It was the first time since September five years ago that North Korea has launched a ballistic missile that passed over Japan. is collecting information and analyzing the intention of the launch.

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The outline of the bill to prevent damage caused by large donations to the former Unification Church

2022-10-04 11:46:00
In order to prevent damage such as large donations related to the former Unification Church, the Japan Restoration Association has decided that if mind control causes significant damage to property, family members other than the person themselves will also be able to cancel the donation if the family court approves. We have summarized the outline of the bill, such as creating a system that can be offered.

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One year after Kishida's inauguration

2022-10-04 11:29:00
Four days will mark one year since the start of the Kishida Cabinet. The Cabinet's approval rating, which had been stable until the summer, has been declining due to the response to former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" and the problem of the former Unification Church. I would like to help restore support.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Flight distance is about 4600 km North Korea ballistic missile

2022-10-04 10:56:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno held a press conference after the ministerial meeting of the NSC (National Security Council), and on the morning of the 4th, the ballistic missile launched by North Korea passed over the vicinity of Aomori Prefecture and entered Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). It is estimated that the flight distance was about 4,600 km and the maximum altitude was about 1,000 km.

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[Updated from time to time] North Korea ballistic missile flight distance longest ever?

2022-10-04 10:48:00
According to government officials, the missile launched from North Korea is expected to fall into the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) after passing over the Tohoku region. After launch, it flew over 4,000 kilometers for about 20 minutes, and may have landed in an area of ​​3,000 kilometers east of the Japanese archipelago. The Ministry of Defense is analyzing the information in detail.

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[Updated from time to time] North Korean ballistic missile dropped over 3,000 kilometers east of the Japanese archipelago?

2022-10-04 09:15:00
According to government officials, the missile launched from North Korea is expected to fall into the Pacific Ocean outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) after passing over the Tohoku region. After launch, it flew over 4,000 kilometers for about 20 minutes, and may have landed in an area of ​​3,000 kilometers east of the Japanese archipelago. The Ministry of Defense is analyzing the information in detail.

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A possible ballistic missile from North Korea passed through the Pacific Ocean and fell

2022-10-04 08:12:00
The government has announced that a possible ballistic missile has been launched from North Korea.

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One year after Kishida's inauguration

2022-10-04 06:14:00
Four days will mark one year since the start of the Kishida Cabinet. The Cabinet's approval rating, which had been stable until the summer, has been declining due to the response to former Prime Minister Abe's "state funeral" and the problem of the former Unification Church. I would like to help restore support.

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Prime Minister Kishida solidifies policy to appoint eldest son Shotaro as secretary in charge of political affairs

2022-10-04 05:20:00
Prime Minister Kishida has decided to appoint his eldest son Shotaro as secretary in charge of political affairs. It seems that the aim is to have him gain experience at the forefront of government administration and to train him as his successor in the future.

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The ruling and opposition parties debated in the extraordinary Diet session in response to Prime Minister Kishida's policy speech

2022-10-04 04:01:00
At the extraordinary Diet session convened on the 3rd, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized his determination to aim for economic revitalization by addressing high prices and working on structural wage increases. Opposition parties point out that the government's economic measures are inadequate, and they plan to pursue the issue of the former Unification Church, and the debate between the ruling and opposition parties will begin on the 5th.

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