Political News(2023/07/24)
My number linked to another person Browsing of pension information Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications measures to prevent recurrence
2023-07-24 22:34:00
In response to the confirmation of one case of trouble in which another person's My Number was linked to another person's My Number and viewed pension information at the "Local Employee Mutual Aid Association," which operates pensions for local government employees, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has summarized measures to prevent recurrence. When applying for pension payments to the union, it is compulsory to submit both my number and basic pension number.
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Mr. Ichiro Ozawa, Ritsumin, “The next House of Representatives election should unify the candidates among the opposition parties”
2023-07-24 21:30:00
A meeting of the Constitutional Democratic Party's `` Volunteer Association '', which aims to unify the opposition candidates for the next House of Representatives election, was held, and one of the callers, Ichiro Ozawa, a member of the House of Representatives, reiterated the idea that the candidates should be unified among the opposition parties in order to realize a change of government.
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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato inspects hospitals that have introduced AI, etc. “Toward digitalization of the medical field”
2023-07-24 20:59:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato visited hospitals in Tokyo that have introduced AI and robot technology, and indicated his intention to support the digitization of the medical field so that high-quality medical care can be received nationwide.
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Air defense evacuation drill in Taiwan Anticipated missile attack by China
2023-07-24 20:08:00
In Taiwan, annual air defense evacuation drills, assuming attacks such as missiles by China, began on the 24th.
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Hearings from parties concerned at the ruling and opposition council for the review of the House of Representatives election system
2023-07-24 19:28:00
At a meeting of the ruling and opposition parties on the electoral system of the House of Representatives, former University of Tokyo President Tsuyoshi Sasaki expressed his view that the option of increasing the number of Diet members should not be ruled out in order to reflect the voices of local governments in national politics as the population continues to decline.
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Communist Koike Secretary General 'Unforgivable remarks' criticism of Ishin Baba representative
2023-07-24 19:02:00
Japan Restoration Party representative Baba criticized the Communist Party as ``a political party that would be nice if it disappeared,'' said Communist Party secretary general Koike, who said, ``It is an unforgivable remark and I will firmly protest.'' I asked for withdrawal.
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“Consideration of building shelters to protect Nansei Islands residents in emergencies” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-07-24 18:41:00
While there are concerns about the so-called "Taiwan emergency", Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, where he is visiting, to consider the development of shelters to protect the residents of the Nansei Islands in the event of an emergency.
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“Policy for abolishing health insurance cards Carefully explain and understand” Mr. Hagiuda, Liberal Democratic Party
2023-07-24 17:50:00
Regarding the government's policy of abolishing the current health insurance card and integrating it with the My Number card next fall, Hagiuda, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research, said that it is necessary to carefully explain to the public and ask for their understanding, rather than depending on the schedule.
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Prime Minister Kishida “Supporting registration of Awamori and other products as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage”
2023-07-24 17:39:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with officials from the Okinawa Prefecture Sake Brewers Association and expressed his intention to support the registration of Japan's "traditional sake brewing," including awamori, as UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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"Minor health insurance card" "First of all, try to regain trust" Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato
2023-07-24 16:57:00
Amid a series of troubles with My Number cards, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato visited a clinic in Kawasaki City, which is promoting the use of health insurance cards integrated with cards, and confirmed the merits of integration.
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“Consideration of building shelters to protect Nansei Islands residents in emergencies” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-07-24 15:46:00
While there are concerns about the so-called "Taiwan emergency", Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, where he is visiting, to consider the development of shelters to protect the residents of the Nansei Islands in the event of an emergency.
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Japan-U.S.-South Korea vice-ministerial-level telephone talks to work together to strengthen deterrence against North Korea
2023-07-24 14:56:00
Japan, the U.S. and the ROK held telephone talks at the foreign minister level and confirmed that they would work closely together to strengthen deterrence and response capabilities in response to North Korea's repeated ballistic missile launches.
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Extension of measures to reduce the burden on electricity charges Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-07-24 14:38:00
Regarding measures to reduce the burden of electricity charges until September, there are voices within the ruling party that extension should be considered.
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Generated AI “agreement of major US IT companies” Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary positive move and welcome
2023-07-24 14:18:00
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Isozaki welcomed US President Biden's announcement that major IT companies have agreed to proceed with technological development while ensuring safety regarding generative AI.
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“Information disseminated by China Counterargument based on scientific grounds” Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Isozaki
2023-07-24 13:41:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Isozaki pointed out that the Chinese side, which is criticizing the plan, is disseminating information that is contrary to the facts.
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China-Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General Consultation Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Calls for Response from a Scientific Perspective
2023-07-24 06:48:00
A discussion was held in Tokyo between the directors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and China, and the Japanese side repeatedly asked for a scientific response to the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, and agreed to continue to maintain close communication in the future.
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Issues surrounding My Number
2023-07-24 05:04:00
In response to a series of problems over My Number, the House of Councilors will hold a closed examination on the 26th. It is expected that there will be a debate between the ruling and opposition parties as to whether the Digital Agency's response so far has been sufficient.
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