Political News(2024/06/26)
Election poster bulletin boards: Experts say Tokyo gubernatorial elections may "reduce trust"
2024-06-26 18:59:00
In the recent Tokyo gubernatorial election, multiple identical election posters were posted on bulletin boards, and the Metropolitan Police Department issued a warning against posters that featured images of nearly nude women. Experts have pointed out that this situation "has the potential to undermine trust in politics and elections," and there are calls from within the political world for a review of the rules, as this is a problem not anticipated in the Public Offices Election Act.
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Election poster bulletin boards: Experts say Tokyo gubernatorial elections may "reduce trust"
2024-06-26 18:06:00
In the recent Tokyo gubernatorial election, multiple identical election posters were posted on bulletin boards, and the Metropolitan Police Department issued a warning against posters that featured images of nearly nude women. Experts have pointed out that this situation "has the potential to undermine trust in politics and elections," and there are calls from within the political world for a review of the rules, as this is a problem not anticipated in the Public Offices Election Act.
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Former Prime Minister Suga repeatedly criticizes Prime Minister Kishida's handling of political funding issues
2024-06-26 18:00:00
In an interview with the monthly magazine Hanada, former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) repeatedly criticized Prime Minister Kishida for not taking responsibility for the issue of faction political funds, and expressed hope that young lawmakers will run in the party's presidential election, leading to lively policy debate.
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First meeting of expert panel to discuss insurance coverage for childbirth expenses
2024-06-26 17:58:00
The government is considering introducing a system of insurance coverage for childbirth expenses as part of measures to combat the declining birthrate. The government is holding its first meeting of an expert panel to discuss the merits of such coverage and issues involved. The panel will then hold hearings with relevant parties and compile opinions around spring next year.
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Revised Political Funds Control Law promulgated on the 26th
2024-06-26 17:16:00
In response to the issue surrounding political fundraising parties held by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, the revised Political Funds Control Act, which was passed earlier, was promulgated on the 26th.
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A mock vote on the Tokyo gubernatorial election was held at a high school in Nerima, Tokyo.
2024-06-26 17:06:00
In an effort to get high school students interested in elections, a mock voting session based on the Tokyo gubernatorial election, which will be held on the 7th of next month, was held at a high school in Nerima Ward, Tokyo.
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Ishin explains response to regulatory reform, harsh criticism of party executives
2024-06-26 15:11:00
The Japan Restoration Party held a meeting where the party executive explained the series of responses to the revision of the Political Funds Control Law to local assembly members, and attendees made harsh criticisms such as "there was a lack of scrupulousness in finalizing the negotiations." After the meeting, Secretary-General Fujita also indicated his intention to stop spending "policy activity expenses" in the future, in response to requests from attendees.
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Former Prime Minister Suga repeatedly criticizes Prime Minister Kishida's handling of political funding issues
2024-06-26 13:56:00
In an interview with the monthly magazine Hanada, former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) repeatedly criticized Prime Minister Kishida for not taking responsibility for the issue of faction political funds, and expressed hope that young lawmakers will run in the party's presidential election, leading to lively policy debate.
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Prime Minister Kishida to visit Kazakhstan in August to hold summit meetings with five Central Asian countries
2024-06-26 13:41:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi revealed that Prime Minister Kishida plans to visit Kazakhstan in August this year and attend a summit meeting with five Central Asian countries.
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"North Korea launches ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, presumed to be a failure" South Korean military
2024-06-26 12:00:00
The South Korean military announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan from near the capital Pyongyang on the 26th, but that it is presumed to have failed. Military officials said that one missile appears to have exploded in mid-air over the sea, and that it may have been a test launch of a solid-fuel hypersonic missile. The government also announced that at least one ballistic missile was launched from North Korea on the morning of the 26th, and is believed to have fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). As no information of damage has been received so far, the government has lodged a strong protest with North Korea and will continue to make every effort to be vigilant and vigilant.
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"North Korea launches ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, presumed to be a failure" South Korean military
2024-06-26 11:12:00
The South Korean military announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan from near the capital Pyongyang on the morning of the 26th, but that it is presumed to have failed, and is conducting detailed analysis of the type of missile, etc. South Korean media has reported that it was a test launch of a hypersonic missile. The government also announced that at least one ballistic missile was launched from North Korea on the morning of the 26th, and is believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone). As no information of damage has been received so far, the government has lodged a strong protest with North Korea and will continue to make every effort to be vigilant and monitor the situation.
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"North Korea launches ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, presumed to be a failure" South Korean military
2024-06-26 08:50:00
The South Korean military announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan from near the capital Pyongyang on the morning of the 26th, but that it is presumed to have failed, and is conducting detailed analysis of the type of missile, etc. South Korean media has reported that it was a test launch of a hypersonic missile. The government also announced that at least one ballistic missile was launched from North Korea on the morning of the 26th, and is believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone). As no information of damage has been received so far, the government has lodged a strong protest with North Korea and will continue to make every effort to be vigilant and monitor the situation.
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"North Korea launches ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, presumed to be a failure" South Korean military
2024-06-26 07:50:00
The South Korean military announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan from near the capital Pyongyang on the morning of the 26th, but that it is presumed to have failed, and is conducting detailed analysis of the type of missile, etc. South Korean media has reported that it was a test launch of a hypersonic missile. The government also announced that at least one ballistic missile was launched from North Korea on the morning of the 26th, and is believed to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone). As no information of damage has been received so far, the government has lodged a strong protest with North Korea and will continue to make every effort to be vigilant and monitor the situation.
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"North Korea launches ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, presumed to be a failure" South Korean military
2024-06-26 07:17:00
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan from near the capital Pyongyang at around 5:30 a.m. on the 26th, but it is presumed to have failed. According to Japan's Ministry of Defense, a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea early on the morning of the 26th. It is believed to have already fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone), and the Ministry of Defense is continuing to monitor and be on alert.
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Prime Minister Kishida's Activities June 25, 2024
2024-06-26 06:05:00
Prime Minister Kishida's Activities June 25, 2024
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Ishin Party executive to explain to party members how it will respond to amendments to the Political Funds Control Law
2024-06-26 06:03:00
In light of dissatisfaction within the Japan Restoration Party that there has been insufficient explanation given regarding the series of measures taken regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the party's executive committee has decided to explain the situation to local assembly members on the 26th and ask for their understanding.
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LDP to accelerate discussions on new council involving House of Representatives and House of Councillors members to revise constitution
2024-06-26 05:39:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, which is aiming to amend the constitution, has decided to set up a new council consisting of members of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors under the party's Realization Headquarters to accelerate its deliberations. It also wants to consider codifying a provision for extending the term of Diet members in the event of a large-scale disaster or other emergency.
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