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Political News(2023/04/13)


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“Enhancing Benefits and Establishing a Lawyer System” Proposal for Supporting Crime Victims

2023-04-13 20:29:00
In response to the voices of crime victims and bereaved families, the Liberal Democratic Party's project team calls on the government to strengthen economic support, enhance benefits, and create a lawyer system that comprehensively supports victims. I have put together a proposal.

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[Details] North Korea "missile" disappeared from radar at high altitude

2023-04-13 20:24:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 13th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The government announced that one of the missiles launched was expected to land around Hokkaido, but then reiterated that the possibility of a fall had disappeared. The Ministry of Defense is conducting a detailed analysis, saying that at least one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class may have been launched. Regarding the response to the J-Alert, the nationwide instantaneous warning system, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Issued from the viewpoint of giving top priority to the safety of the people, and since it has been confirmed that the possibility of missiles falling into Japan's territory has disappeared, We provided information. Considering the role of J-ALERT, we believe that this decision was appropriate." A Defense Ministry official said the reason why the missile disappeared from radar after it was detected was because it flew at a high altitude. South Korean military officials have revealed that they are analyzing the launch, including the possibility that it was a launch test of a new type of solid-fuel ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile that can be launched quickly. * In the second half of the article, we will tell you about the movement on the 13th in detail.

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[Details] North Korea “missile” government “response as quickly as possible”

2023-04-13 20:02:00
防衛省は13日朝、北朝鮮から弾道ミサイルの可能性のあるものが発射されたと発表しました。政府は、発射されたミサイルのうち1つが北海道周辺に落下するとみられると発表しましたが、その後、落下の可能性がなくなったと改めて発表しました。防衛省は、発射されたのは少なくとも1発のICBM=大陸間弾道ミサイル級の可能性があるものだとして、詳しい分析を進めています。岸田総理大臣は、Jアラート=全国瞬時警報システムをめぐる対応について「国民の安全を最優先する観点から発出し、その後、ミサイルがわが国領域に落下する可能性がなくなったことが確認されたので改めて情報提供を行った。Jアラートの役割を考えれば今回の判断は適切だったと考えている」と強調しました。。また松野官房長官は弾道ミサイルの発射からJアラートでの情報発信までに30分以上かかったことについて、状況が変化する中で可能なかぎり速やかな対応をとったと強調しました。韓国軍の関係者は、今回の発射について、迅速に発射できる固体燃料式の新型のICBM=大陸間弾道ミサイルの発射実験だった可能性も含めて分析を進めていることを明らかにしました。※記事後半では13日の動きを詳しくお伝えしています。

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“Enhancing Benefits and Establishing a Lawyer System” Proposal for Supporting Crime Victims

2023-04-13 19:23:00
In response to the voices of crime victims and bereaved families, the Liberal Democratic Party's project team calls on the government to strengthen economic support, enhance benefits, and create a lawyer system that comprehensively supports victims. I have put together a proposal.

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Financial resources for countermeasures against declining birthrate Rengo Chairman Yoshino "Possibility of impact on wages"

2023-04-13 18:59:00
Regarding the government and ruling parties' proposal to secure financial resources for measures to counter the declining birthrate through the use of social insurance, Rengo Chairman Yoshino carefully discussed the possibility that it would affect workers' wages. I showed the idea that we should proceed with

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[Breaking News] North Korea “Missile” Former Minister of Defense Onodera “Verification”

2023-04-13 18:42:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 13th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The government announced that one of the missiles launched was expected to land around Hokkaido, but then reiterated that the possibility of a fall had disappeared. The Ministry of Defense is conducting a detailed analysis, saying that at least one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class may have been launched. Regarding the response to the J-Alert, the nationwide instantaneous warning system, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Issued from the viewpoint of giving top priority to the safety of the people, and since it has been confirmed that the possibility of missiles falling into Japan's territory has disappeared, We provided information. Considering the role of J-ALERT, we believe that this decision was appropriate." . In addition, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno emphasized that it took more than 30 minutes from the launch of the ballistic missile to the transmission of information by J-Alert, and that the situation was changing as quickly as possible. South Korean military officials have revealed that they are analyzing the launch, including the possibility that it was a launch test of a new type of solid-fuel ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile that can be launched quickly. * In the second half of the article, we will tell you about the movement on the 13th in detail.

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Ishin Baba representative "I can not feel the apology" Cooperation with Ritsumin will not resume

2023-04-13 18:32:00
Baba, head of the Japan Restoration Party, has suspended the meeting, citing no sense of apology after Constitutional Democratic Party member Konishi of the House of Councilors said, ``Holding a constitutional review committee every week is something monkeys do.'' He indicated that he would not resume cooperation with the Constitutional Democratic Party in the Diet for the time being.

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Liberal Democrats Strengthen countermeasures against declining birth rate Start discussion on policy priorities and budget

2023-04-13 18:25:00
Regarding the strengthening of countermeasures against the declining birthrate, the Liberal Democratic Party has begun discussing policy priorities and the necessary budget in order to reflect the government's full-scale consideration of concrete measures.

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China's "flight restricted area" over northern Taiwan, also over Japan's EEZ

2023-04-13 18:08:00
Regarding the Chinese authorities' notification that they would set a restricted flight area over the northern coast of Taiwan on the 16th of this month, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno explained that the restricted area includes part of the airspace above Japan's EEZ. , emphasized the idea of ​​taking all possible measures to ensure the safety of navigation.

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[Breaking News] North Korea “missile” Chief Cabinet Secretary responds as quickly as possible

2023-04-13 17:52:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 13th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The government announced that one of the missiles launched was expected to land around Hokkaido, but then reiterated that the possibility of a fall had disappeared. The Ministry of Defense is conducting a detailed analysis, saying that at least one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class may have been launched. Regarding the response to the J-Alert, the nationwide instantaneous warning system, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Issued from the viewpoint of giving top priority to the safety of the people, and since it has been confirmed that the possibility of missiles falling into Japan's territory has disappeared, We provided information. Considering the role of J-ALERT, we believe that this decision was appropriate." . In addition, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno emphasized that it took more than 30 minutes from the launch of the ballistic missile to the transmission of information by J-Alert, and that the situation was changing as quickly as possible. South Korean military officials have revealed that they are analyzing the launch, including the possibility that it was a launch test of a new type of solid-fuel ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile that can be launched quickly. * In the second half of the article, we will tell you about the movement on the 13th in detail.

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``Reviewing the way detention is'' Amendment to the Immigration Control Law enters deliberation in the House of Representatives

2023-04-13 17:05:00
Discussions were held based on the fact that a bill to revise the Immigration Control Law, etc., to review the way foreigners are detained, was deliberated at the plenary session of the House of Representatives, and the bill was scrapped two years ago.

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[Breaking News] North Korea “Missile” Prime Minister Kishida “J Alert Appropriate”

2023-04-13 16:06:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 13th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The government announced that one of the missiles launched was expected to land around Hokkaido, but then reiterated that the possibility of a fall had disappeared. The Ministry of Defense is conducting a detailed analysis, saying that at least one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class may have been launched. Regarding the response to the J-Alert, the nationwide instantaneous warning system, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Issued from the viewpoint of giving top priority to the safety of the people, and since it has been confirmed that the possibility of missiles falling into Japan's territory has disappeared, We provided information. Considering the role of J-ALERT, we believe that this decision was appropriate." South Korean military officials have revealed that they are analyzing the launch, including the possibility that it was a launch test of a new type of solid-fuel ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile that can be launched quickly. * In the second half of the article, we will tell you about the movement on the 13th in detail.

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“Enhancing Benefits and Establishing a Lawyer System” Proposal for Supporting Crime Victims

2023-04-13 15:41:00
In response to the voices of crime victims and bereaved families, the Liberal Democratic Party's project team calls on the government to strengthen economic support, enhance benefits, and create a lawyer system that comprehensively supports victims. I have put together a proposal.

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“Pros and cons of specifying the Self-Defense Forces in Article 9 of the Constitution” Each party argues at the House of Representatives Commission on the Constitution

2023-04-13 15:15:00
At the House of Representatives Commission on the Constitution on the 13th, each party argued over the pros and cons of including the Self-Defense Forces in Article 9 of the Constitution.

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[Breaking News] North Korea “Missile” Prime Minister Kishida “J Alert Appropriate”

2023-04-13 14:59:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 13th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The government announced that one of the missiles launched was expected to land around Hokkaido, but then reiterated that the possibility of a fall had disappeared. The Ministry of Defense is conducting a detailed analysis, saying that at least one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class may have been launched. Regarding the response to the J-Alert, the nationwide instantaneous warning system, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Issued from the viewpoint of giving top priority to the safety of the people, and since it has been confirmed that the possibility of missiles falling into Japan's territory has disappeared, We provided information. Considering the role of J-ALERT, we believe that this decision was appropriate." South Korean military officials have revealed that they are analyzing the launch, including the possibility that it was a launch test of a new type of solid-fuel ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile that can be launched quickly. * In the second half of the article, we will tell you about the movement on the 13th in detail.

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Establishment of a new bipartisan parliamentary coalition for the realization of carbon neutrality

2023-04-13 14:52:00
With the aim of achieving carbon neutrality, which effectively reduces greenhouse gas emissions to zero, as soon as possible, members of the Diet from both the ruling and opposition parties have established a new parliamentary federation and are working together with the business community to accelerate their efforts. I decided to aim.

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Two years until the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo ``Government will work together to prepare for success'' Prime Minister

2023-04-13 14:45:00
In 13 days, it will be two years until the opening of the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo. Prime Minister Kishida attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Expo site held in Osaka, and emphasized that the entire government will work together to prepare for the event's success.

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Revision bill for medical care system for the latter-stage elderly to raise upper limit of insurance premiums passes House of Representatives

2023-04-13 14:39:00
A bill to revise the Health Insurance Act, which includes raising the upper limit of insurance premiums for the medical care system for the elderly aged 75 and over, was approved by a majority in the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 13th, and was sent to the House of Councillors. was given.

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[Breaking news] North Korea launched at least one “missile” Ministry of Defense analysis

2023-04-13 14:11:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 13th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The government announced that one of the missiles launched was expected to land around Hokkaido, but then reiterated that the possibility of a fall had disappeared. The Ministry of Defense is conducting a detailed analysis, saying that at least one ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class may have been launched. At a press conference on the morning of the 13th, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno was asked whether it was appropriate to issue a J-Alert. , Considering the role of J-Alert, I believe that the decision to issue it was appropriate." South Korean military officials have revealed that they are analyzing the launch, including the possibility that it was a launch test of a new type of solid-fuel ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile that can be launched quickly. * In the second half of the article, we will tell you about the movement on the 13th in detail.

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Ritsumin asks the House of Representatives to investigate the re-employment of former central government officials

2023-04-13 13:05:00
In response to the former vice-minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism demanding that the Ministry's former executive be the next president of an airport facility management company, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has established a House of Representatives regulation regarding the re-employment of former executives of central ministries and agencies. I have asked the House of Representatives to conduct an investigation based on this.

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Japan's total population 'natural decline' record high 'doing all possible to counteract declining birth rate'

2023-04-13 12:45:00
Estimates of Japan's total population last year declined for the 12th consecutive year, and the number of births fell below the number of deaths. He expressed his intention to do everything in his power to deal with the declining birthrate, including improving the environment for childbirth and child-rearing.

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[Breaking news] Possibility of North Korea's new "missile" test South Korean military

2023-04-13 12:25:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 13th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The government announced that one of the missiles launched was expected to land around Hokkaido, but then reiterated that the possibility of a fall had disappeared. According to the Ministry of Defense, at least one ICBM = Intercontinental Ballistic Missile class was launched, and it has not been confirmed that it fell into Japanese territory. At a press conference on the morning of the 13th, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno was asked whether it was appropriate to issue a J-Alert. , Considering the role of J-Alert, I believe that the decision to issue it was appropriate." South Korean military officials have revealed that they are analyzing the launch, including the possibility that it was a launch test of a new type of solid-fuel ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile that can be launched quickly. * In the second half of the article, we will tell you about the movement on the 13th in detail.

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[Breaking news] North Korea's "missile" has not been confirmed to have landed in Japan

2023-04-13 12:08:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 13th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The government announced that one of the missiles launched was expected to land around Hokkaido, but then reiterated that the possibility of a fall had disappeared. According to the Ministry of Defense, at least one ICBM = Intercontinental Ballistic Missile class was launched, and it has not been confirmed that it fell into Japanese territory. At a press conference on the morning of the 13th, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno was asked whether it was appropriate to issue a J-Alert. , Considering the role of J-Alert, I believe that the decision to issue it was appropriate." * In the second half of the article, we will tell you about the movement on the 13th in detail.

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[Breaking News] Confirmed No Possibility of North Korean “Missile” Falling into Japanese Territory

2023-04-13 11:06:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 13th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. After that, the government announced that one of the launched missiles was expected to fall around Hokkaido, but canceled the announcement saying that the possibility of a fall had disappeared. According to the Ministry of Defense, at least one ICBM = Intercontinental Ballistic Missile class was launched, and it has not been confirmed that it fell into Japanese territory. Regarding the correction of the J-Alert information, a government official told NHK, "At first, it was thought that the missile that detected the launch could fall in the vicinity of Hokkaido. It seems to have disappeared from." * In the second half of the article, we will tell you about the movement on the 13th in detail.

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting Adjusts Food Aid to "Global South"

2023-04-13 06:43:00
G7 = At ​​the foreign ministers' meeting of the seven major countries, the Japanese government wants to clearly state in a joint statement that it will provide food assistance to emerging and developing countries called the "Global South", and continues to coordinate with each country. increase.

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