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Political News(2023/05/30)


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National Governors' Association Requests Digital Minister to Prevent Recurrence of My Number Trouble

2023-05-30 21:16:00
Amidst a series of troubles surrounding My Number Cards, the National Governors' Association met with Digital Minister Kono and asked them to cooperate with local governments and businesses to quickly build a check system, etc., saying that it could damage the trust in the system.

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Bill to substantially extend the operating period of nuclear power plants Passed by the Upper House committee

2023-05-30 18:52:00
On May 30, the Economy, Trade and Industry Committee of the House of Councilors passed a bill that effectively allows nuclear power plants to operate beyond the maximum operating period in order to maximize the use of nuclear power plants.

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LDP Saitama and Aichi rush to coordinate with Komei candidate recommendation Liberal Democratic Party's secretary-general talks

2023-05-30 18:47:00
In response to the Komeito's announcement that it would end its election cooperation with the LDP in Tokyo, the secretary-generals of both parties held talks again, and the LDP decided to appoint Komeito candidates in Saitama and Aichi so that the influence would not spread beyond Tokyo. I conveyed my thoughts to rush coordination with local organizations in the direction of recommending.

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Japan-Korea digital sector ministerial-level meeting agreed to be held by the end of the year

2023-05-30 18:22:00
Japan and South Korea held a vice-ministerial level meeting in the digital field for the first time in five years, and agreed to hold a ministerial level meeting to discuss AI (artificial intelligence) and cybersecurity within the year.

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Administrative procedures online Utilization of generation AI Plans compiled by the government

2023-05-30 18:07:00
The government has put together a plan to realize a digital society, including moving administrative procedures online and promoting the development of data that will serve as the foundation of AI (artificial intelligence) in the public and private sectors.

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Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito hold talks with representatives of Yamaguchi.

2023-05-30 17:57:00
Amid difficulties in adjusting constituencies for the LDP and Komeito in preparation for the next House of Representatives election, Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito Representative Yamaguchi held talks and confirmed that the two parties would continue to maintain the framework of a coalition government. bottom.

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Reiwa Kushibuchi's disciplinary action to be decided tomorrow House of Representatives Disciplinary Committee

2023-05-30 17:22:00
Regarding Reiwa Shinsengumi co-leader Kushibuchi, who made irregular remarks in the Diet, the details of the punishment will be decided at the House of Representatives Disciplinary Committee on the 31st.

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Prime Minister Kishida's eldest son Shotaro's secretary request to return retirement allowance, term-end allowance, etc.

2023-05-30 17:00:00
In connection with the dismissal of Secretary Shotaro, the eldest son of Prime Minister Kishida, as of the 1st of next month for inappropriate behavior at the Prime Minister's official residence, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno returned his retirement allowance and other benefits. I made it clear that I had an offer to do so.

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LDP Saitama and Aichi rush to coordinate with Komei candidate recommendation Liberal Democratic Party's secretary-general talks

2023-05-30 16:21:00
In response to the Komeito's announcement that it would end its election cooperation with the LDP in Tokyo, the secretary-generals of both parties held talks again, and the LDP decided to appoint Komeito candidates in Saitama and Aichi so that the influence would not spread beyond Tokyo. I conveyed my thoughts to rush coordination with local organizations in the direction of recommending.

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The House of Representatives approves the revision of the penal code, such as changing the crime of forced sexual intercourse to ``non-consensual sexual intercourse''

2023-05-30 16:15:00
Regarding the crime of "forced sexual intercourse," a bill to amend the Penal Code was passed by the House of Representatives, changing the name of the offense to "nonconsensual sexual intercourse," and specifically showing cases in which it is difficult for the victim to express his/her "will not to consent." It was passed unanimously at the plenary session and sent to the Senate.

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Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito hold talks with representatives of Yamaguchi.

2023-05-30 15:46:00
Amid difficulties in adjusting constituencies for the LDP and Komeito in preparation for the next House of Representatives election, Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito Representative Yamaguchi held talks and confirmed that the two parties would continue to maintain the framework of a coalition government. bottom.

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Amendment bill to the Inns and Hotels Act passed the House of Representatives Infectious disease countermeasures "Refuse to stay" deleted

2023-05-30 14:18:00
A bill to revise the Inns and Hotels Act that allows inns and hotels to ask customers suspected of specific infectious diseases to cooperate with infection control was passed by a majority in the plenary session of the House of Representatives and sent to the House of Councillors.

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Prime Minister Kishida's eldest son Shotaro's secretary request to return retirement allowance, term-end allowance, etc.

2023-05-30 14:11:00
In connection with the dismissal of Secretary Shotaro, the eldest son of Prime Minister Kishida, as of the 1st of next month for inappropriate behavior at the Prime Minister's official residence, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno returned his retirement allowance and other benefits. I made it clear that I had an offer to do so.

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Prime Minister Kishida's eldest son Shotaro's secretary request to return retirement allowance, term-end allowance, etc.

2023-05-30 12:50:00
In connection with the dismissal of Secretary Shotaro, the eldest son of Prime Minister Kishida, as of the 1st of next month for inappropriate behavior at the Prime Minister's official residence, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno returned his retirement allowance and other benefits. I made it clear that I had an offer to do so.

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Detailed support for each disaster victim Revised national disaster prevention basic plan

2023-05-30 12:33:00
The government's Central Disaster Prevention Council was held, and a revision of the government's basic disaster prevention plan was decided, including the development of an initiative called "disaster case management" that provides support according to the circumstances of each disaster victim.

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Inappropriate equipment procurement procedures related to NHK Internet utilization work

2023-05-30 12:08:00
NHK will procure equipment for the development of simultaneous distribution of satellite broadcast programs, which is currently not permitted, without fully explaining the clear relationship with this year's budget and business plan in relation to Internet utilization work. I made it clear that I was proceeding. Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto called on NHK to ensure thorough governance and continue to operate appropriately in accordance with the Broadcast Law.

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Prime Minister Kishida's eldest son Shotaro's secretary request to return retirement allowance, term-end allowance, etc.

2023-05-30 12:02:00
In connection with the dismissal of Secretary Shotaro, the eldest son of Prime Minister Kishida, as of the 1st of next month for inappropriate behavior at the Prime Minister's official residence, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno returned his retirement allowance and other benefits. I made it clear that I had an offer to do so.

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“Aiming to halve the amount of pollen generated in 30 years” Government’s new hay fever countermeasures

2023-05-30 12:01:00
On May 30, the government held a ministerial meeting on pollinosis countermeasures, and after taking measures such as reducing the artificial forests of cedar by about 20% in 10 years (FY2015), 30 years later We have decided on a new measure that aims to halve the amount of pollen generated.

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North Korea 'satellite' launch notification strengthens government warning and surveillance, even passing over Okinawa

2023-05-30 11:28:00
Regarding the plan to launch a "satellite" reported by North Korea, the government has analyzed that there is a possibility that a ballistic missile called "satellite" will be launched in the near future and will pass over Okinawa Prefecture. We are taking all possible measures to issue evacuation information through J-Alert, and are strengthening information gathering and warning and surveillance.

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Unemployment rate in April 2.6%, down 0.2 points from March, first improvement in 3 months

2023-05-30 11:06:00
The national unemployment rate was 2.6% last month, down 0.2 percentage points from the previous month and improving for the first time in three months. Against the backdrop of strong corporate performance, the number of workers in the manufacturing industry is increasing, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will continue to monitor the impact on the employment situation.

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North Korea 'satellite' launch notification strengthens government warning and surveillance, even passing over Okinawa

2023-05-30 11:03:00
Regarding the plan to launch a "satellite" reported by North Korea, the government has analyzed that there is a possibility that a ballistic missile called "satellite" will be launched in the near future and will pass over Okinawa Prefecture. We are taking all possible measures to issue evacuation information through J-Alert, and are strengthening information gathering and warning and surveillance.

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“Aiming to halve the amount of pollen generated in 30 years” Government’s new hay fever countermeasures

2023-05-30 10:19:00
On May 30, the government held a ministerial meeting on pollinosis countermeasures, and after taking measures such as reducing the artificial forests of cedar by about 20% in 10 years (FY2015), 30 years later We have decided on a new measure that aims to halve the amount of pollen generated.

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North Korea 'satellite' launch notification strengthens government warning and surveillance, even passing over Okinawa

2023-05-30 09:52:00
Regarding the plan to launch a "satellite" reported by North Korea, the government has analyzed that there is a possibility that a ballistic missile called "satellite" will be launched in the near future and will pass over Okinawa Prefecture. We are taking all possible measures to issue evacuation information through J-Alert, and are strengthening information gathering and warning and surveillance.

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Unemployment rate in April 2.6%, improved by 0.2 points from March

2023-05-30 08:47:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate was 2.6% in April, an improvement of 0.2 percentage points from March.

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North Korea 'satellite' launch notification strengthens government warning and surveillance, even passing over Okinawa

2023-05-30 04:58:00
Regarding the plan to launch a "satellite" reported by North Korea, the government has analyzed that there is a possibility that a ballistic missile called "satellite" will be launched in the near future and will pass over Okinawa Prefecture. We are taking all possible measures to issue evacuation information through J-Alert, and are strengthening information gathering and warning and surveillance.

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Liberal Democrats and Komeito secretary-general talks about "dissolution of election cooperation in Tokyo"

2023-05-30 04:53:00
The secretary-generals of the two parties will meet again on the 30th after the Komeito announced a policy to dissolve election cooperation with the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo. The Liberal Democratic Party is expected to respect the Komeito's intention to field new candidates in Saitama and Aichi so that the influence will not spread outside of Tokyo, and will convey the idea of ​​hastening coordination with local organizations.

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