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Political News(2022/11/18)


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Japan-South Korea Foreign Ministers Condemn North Korea's Missile Launch

2022-11-18 21:57:00
In response to North Korea's launch of an ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile-class missile, Foreign Minister Hayashi had a telephone talk with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin (Park Jin) and strongly condemned the launch, and the United States also It was agreed that the three countries, including Japan, the United States and South Korea, would work closely together.

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Missile launched by North Korea New type "Hwasong 17" or its features

2022-11-18 21:56:00
An ICBM-class missile launched by North Korea on the 18th. In South Korea, there is a view that the new "Hwasong-17" has made considerable technological progress compared to the launch on the 3rd of this month. The Hwasong-17 is North Korea's largest ballistic missile and is believed to have the potential to reach the entire United States. I summarized its characteristics and the status of the launch experiment.

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“Poster pasting rewards are suspected of bribing campaign members” Accusation of Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada and others

2022-11-18 21:09:00
On the 18th, a university professor sued Terada and others on the suspicion that Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada paid compensation to local legislators who put up posters in last year's House of Representatives election, which was prohibited by the Public Offices Election Law. I mailed the accusation letter to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office.

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Former Unification Church Victim Relief ``Consumer Contract Law'' Amendment Proposed by Cabinet Decision

2022-11-18 20:37:00
With regard to relief for victims of the former Unification Church, the government has proposed revisions to the Consumer Contract Act, including extension of the period for exercising the right to cancel contracts for fraudulent business practices such as psychiatric marketing. Decided at the Cabinet meeting.

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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada "Regrettable clerical error Support Kishida Cabinet" Denial of resignation again

2022-11-18 19:56:00
Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Terada said, "It is regrettable that I made a clerical mistake," regarding the fact that opposition parties have asked him to resign over a series of political funding issues. He repeatedly denied resigning.

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Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Start Full-Scale Discussions on Tax Reform Themes such as NISA Expansion

2022-11-18 18:56:00
The Tax Research Commissions of both the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party have held general meetings and have begun full-fledged discussions on tax reforms for next fiscal year. The theme will be the expansion of NISA, which supports individual asset management.

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[Detailed report] North Korea ICBM-class missile launch May fall in western EEZ of Hokkaido

2022-11-18 18:47:00
On the morning of the 18th, the Ministry of Defense announced that one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile-class missile was launched from North Korea. The missile is believed to have landed inside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) west of Oshima Island in Hokkaido after flying for just over an hour. It was the first time since March this year that a North Korean missile fell into Japan's EEZ, and depending on the weight of the warhead, the range is expected to exceed 15,000 kilometers and reach the entire United States.

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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada "Regrettable clerical error Support Kishida Cabinet" Denial of resignation again

2022-11-18 18:19:00
Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Terada said, "It is regrettable that I made a clerical mistake," regarding the fact that opposition parties have asked him to resign over a series of political funding issues. He repeatedly denied resigning.

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North Korea ICBM-class missile launch Falling in the western EEZ of Hokkaido?

2022-11-18 18:12:00
On the morning of the 18th, the Ministry of Defense announced that one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile-class missile was launched from North Korea. The missile is believed to have landed inside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) west of Oshima Island in Hokkaido after flying for just over an hour. It was the first time since March this year that a North Korean missile fell into Japan's EEZ, and depending on the weight of the warhead, the range is expected to exceed 15,000 kilometers and reach the entire United States.

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Revised Public Offices Election Law enacted with House of Representatives electoral districts “10 more, 10 less”

2022-11-18 17:42:00
In order to correct the so-called one-vote disparity, the revised Public Offices Election Law, which would increase the number of single-seat constituencies in the House of Representatives by 10, was approved and enacted by a large majority at the plenary session of the House of Councillors. The revised law will come into effect in late December at the earliest, and will be applied from the election of the House of Representatives announced after that.

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Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Start Full-Scale Discussions on Tax Reform Themes such as NISA Expansion

2022-11-18 17:36:00
The Tax Research Commissions of both the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party have held general meetings and have begun full-fledged discussions on tax reforms for next fiscal year. The theme will be the expansion of NISA, which supports individual asset management.

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LDP Akihisa Nagashima Donation of 650,000 yen from former director of Tokyo Olympics corruption

2022-11-18 16:17:00
A political group represented by Akihisa Nagashima, a member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party, was indicted in a corruption case surrounding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.From the former director of the organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics and affiliated companies, a total of 650,000 yen has been received over the five years until last year. I found out that I received a donation from In an interview with NHK, Mr. Nagashima said, "I will refund the money because I think it is an incident that has caused distrust among the people."

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North Korea ICBM-class missile launch Falling in the western EEZ of Hokkaido?

2022-11-18 15:54:00
On the morning of the 18th, the Ministry of Defense announced that one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile-class missile was launched from North Korea. The missile is believed to have landed inside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) west of Oshima Island in Hokkaido after flying for just over an hour. It was the first time since March this year that a North Korean missile fell into Japan's EEZ, and depending on the weight of the warhead, the range is expected to exceed 15,000 kilometers and reach the entire United States.

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[Details in commentary video QA] North Korean missiles Former Admiral Yoji Koda explains

2022-11-18 15:09:00
The Ministry of Defense announced at 10:56 am that North Korea launched an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) eastward from near the west coast of the Korean Peninsula around 10:14 am on the 18th. We asked former Admiral Yoji Koda, who served as commander of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, about North Korea's missile launch. (The video is 4 minutes and 31 seconds and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.)

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North Korea ICBM-class missile launch Falling in the western EEZ of Hokkaido?

2022-11-18 14:41:00
On the morning of the 18th, the Ministry of Defense announced that one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile-class missile was launched from North Korea. The missile is believed to have landed inside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) west of Oshima Island in Hokkaido after flying for just over an hour. It was the first time since March this year that a North Korean missile fell into Japan's EEZ, and depending on the weight of the warhead, the range is expected to exceed 15,000 kilometers and reach the entire United States.

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Revised Public Offices Election Law enacted with House of Representatives electoral districts “10 more, 10 less”

2022-11-18 14:04:00
In order to correct the so-called one-vote disparity, the revised Public Offices Election Law, which would increase the number of single-seat constituencies in the House of Representatives by 10, was approved and enacted by a large majority at the plenary session of the House of Councillors. The revised law will come into effect in late December at the earliest, and will be applied from the election of the House of Representatives announced after that.

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Missile Possibility of exceeding 15,000 km, which can be the range of the entire US Defense Minister

2022-11-18 13:45:00
Defense Minister Hamada said that on the morning of the 18th, North Korea launched an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) class missile from the suburbs of the capital Pyongyang, flew for about 69 minutes, and fell inside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). announced that it is believed to be Depending on the warhead weight, etc., the range will exceed 15,000 km, and the entire United States will be included in the range.

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North Korea ICBM-class missile launch Falling in the western EEZ of Hokkaido?

2022-11-18 13:43:00
On the morning of the 18th, the Ministry of Defense announced that one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile-class missile was launched from North Korea. The missile is believed to have landed inside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) west of Oshima Island in Hokkaido after flying for just over an hour. It was the first time since March this year that a North Korean missile fell into Japan's EEZ, and depending on the weight of the warhead, the range is expected to exceed 15,000 kilometers and reach the entire United States.

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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada "Regrettable clerical error Support Kishida Cabinet" Denial of resignation again

2022-11-18 13:36:00
Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Terada said, "It is regrettable that I made a clerical mistake," regarding the fact that opposition parties have asked him to resign over a series of political funding issues. He repeatedly denied resigning.

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Government supports IAEA for four bulletproof vehicles to ensure safety of Ukraine nuclear power plant

2022-11-18 12:57:00
The government has decided to support the IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency, which is engaged in activities to ensure the safety of nuclear power plants in Ukraine, about 840,000 dollars for the cost of four bulletproof vehicles used during movement. Did.

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Missile could range over US mainland over 15,000 kilometers Defense Minister

2022-11-18 12:55:00
Shortly after noon on the 18th, Minister of Defense Hamada told reporters, "It is estimated that the missile launched by North Korea flew for 69 minutes. When calculating based on the trajectory of the ICBM class missile this time, depending on the weight of the warhead, it will be 1. "It could have a range of more than 5,000 kilometers, which would include the continental United States."

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Revised Public Offices Election Law enacted with House of Representatives electoral districts “10 more, 10 less”

2022-11-18 12:44:00
In order to correct the so-called one-vote disparity, the revised Public Offices Election Law, which would increase the number of single-seat constituencies in the House of Representatives by 10, was approved and enacted by a large majority at the plenary session of the House of Councillors. The revised law will come into effect in late December at the earliest, and will be applied from the election of the House of Representatives announced after that.

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[Breaking News] North Korea ICBM Class Missile Launched in Hokkaido's West EEZ?

2022-11-18 12:41:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that an intercontinental ballistic missile-class missile was launched from North Korea shortly after 10:00 am on the 18th. After flying for just over an hour, the missile is believed to have landed inside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) west of Oshima Island in Hokkaido. It was the first time since March this year that a North Korean missile fell into Japan's EEZ, and the 10th time since March 3 that a ballistic missile that could be an ICBM class was launched.

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Former Unification Church Victim Relief ``Consumer Contract Law'' Amendment Proposed by Cabinet Decision

2022-11-18 12:18:00
With regard to relief for victims of the former Unification Church, the government has proposed revisions to the Consumer Contract Act, including extension of the period for exercising the right to cancel contracts for fraudulent business practices such as psychiatric marketing. Decided at the Cabinet meeting.

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[Breaking news] Missile west of Hokkaido Prime Minister believed to have landed in Japan's EEZ

2022-11-18 12:15:00
According to information from the Ministry of Defense, the Japan Coast Guard said at 11:07 a.m. on the 18th, ``A possible ballistic missile is expected to fall about 210 kilometers west of Oshima Island in Hokkaido around 11:20 a.m.'' Announced. Prime Minister Kishida told reporters in Thailand, where he was visiting, "It is believed that North Korea launched a ballistic missile and landed on the west side of Hokkaido, inside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone)."

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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada "Regrettable clerical error Support Kishida Cabinet" Denial of resignation again

2022-11-18 12:14:00
Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Terada said, "It is regrettable that I made a clerical mistake," regarding the fact that opposition parties have asked him to resign over a series of political funding issues. He repeatedly denied resigning.

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The second supplementary budget bill, such as countermeasures against soaring prices, will also be held at the plenary session on the 21st

2022-11-18 12:09:00
Regarding this year's second supplementary budget bill, which includes measures to counter rising prices, the board of directors of the Steering Committee of the House of Councilors, like the House of Representatives, will hold a plenary session next week on the 21st, and will make a speech on finances by Minister of Finance Suzuki. We agreed to ask representative questions from each party.

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Revised Public Offices Election Law enacted with House of Representatives electoral districts “10 more, 10 less”

2022-11-18 12:08:00
In order to correct the so-called one-vote disparity, the revised Public Offices Election Law, which would increase the number of single-seat constituencies in the House of Representatives by 10, was approved and enacted by a large majority at the plenary session of the House of Councillors. The revised law will come into effect in late December at the earliest, and will be applied from the election of the House of Representatives announced after that.

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Japan-China Summit Meeting Close Communication and Consensus to Improve Relations

2022-11-18 11:59:00
On the evening of the 17th, Prime Minister Kishida will hold a Japan-China summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time in about three years. agreed. With pending issues such as the Senkaku Islands issue remaining, the issue will be whether concrete progress can be made in improving relations.

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Possibility of one ICBM-class missile launched by North Korea falling into Japan's EEZ

2022-11-18 11:11:00
At around 10:14 am on the 18th, the Ministry of Defense announced that one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile-class ballistic missile was launched from near the west coast of the Korean Peninsula toward the east. Although the details are under analysis, the launched ballistic missile is currently in flight and may fall into the Sea of ​​Japan within Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone).

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Next fiscal year's tax reform, ruling party to full-scale discussion, expansion of NISA, increase in defense spending, etc.

2022-11-18 05:22:00
From the 18th, the ruling parties will enter full-scale discussions on the tax system revision for next fiscal year. In addition to expanding NISA, which supports individual asset management, we will also discuss how to respond to increased defense spending, and next month we will decide on the tax reform outline of the ruling party.

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Japan-China Summit Meeting Close Communication and Consensus to Improve Relations

2022-11-18 05:04:00
On the evening of the 17th, Prime Minister Kishida will hold a Japan-China summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time in about three years. agreed. With pending issues such as the Senkaku Islands issue remaining, the issue will be whether concrete progress can be made in improving relations.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi held talks with Thai and Vietnamese foreign ministers, confirming cooperation between the two countries

2022-11-18 00:41:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi held talks with the foreign minister of Thailand, where he was visiting, and confirmed cooperation over the situation in Ukraine. In addition, at the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, we agreed to cooperate in areas such as economic security.

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Former Secretary-General Ishiba ``I can't see what the cabinet is for'' due to falling cabinet approval ratings

2022-11-18 00:30:00
Regarding the drop in support ratings for the Kishida Cabinet in various public opinion polls, former LDP Secretary-General Ishiba said on the Fuji Television BS program "Prime News" on the night of the 17th, ``What is the Cabinet for? I don't see it very well," he said.

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