Political News(2024/10/23)
Ishin Secretary-General Fujita: "At this point, no coalition with the LDP and Komeito"
2024-10-23 22:20:00
Regarding the House of Representatives election, Japan Restoration Party Secretary-General Fujita was asked by reporters whether there was a possibility of forming a coalition with the LDP and Komeito if the ruling party lost its majority of seats. He responded that at this time, this is not possible, as his ideas are incompatible with those of the LDP.
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Ukrainian Ministry of Defense: "Units supporting Russian troops from North Korea arrive on the 23rd"
2024-10-23 20:54:00
A senior official at the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense said the first contingent of North Korean troops to support the Russian military will arrive in Kursk Oblast in western Russia, where Ukraine is continuing its cross-border attacks, on the 23rd. South Korean intelligence agencies have analyzed that about 1,500 North Korean troops will be newly dispatched, bringing the total number of troops dispatched to date to about 3,000.
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Adachi Ward, which had the lowest voter turnout of the 23 wards in the last House of Representatives election, holds mock election at junior high school
2024-10-23 17:30:00
In Tokyo's Adachi Ward, which had the lowest voter turnout among the 23 wards in the last House of Representatives election, a mock election was held at a school to get junior high school students, who will likely become future voters, interested in politics and elections.
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Report: "Unofficial LDP candidate pays 20 million yen to party branch head"
2024-10-23 16:30:00
It was reported in some media that the party headquarters paid 20 million yen to a party branch headed by a candidate who was not officially endorsed by the Liberal Democratic Party in this House of Representatives election after the election was announced. Secretary-General Moriyama released a comment stating, "This was paid as activity expenses to expand the party's influence. It was not paid to the candidate."
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Report: "Unofficial LDP candidate pays 20 million yen to party branch head"
2024-10-23 15:30:00
It was reported in some media that the party headquarters paid 20 million yen to a party branch headed by a candidate who was not officially endorsed by the Liberal Democratic Party in this House of Representatives election after the election was announced. Secretary-General Moriyama released a comment stating, "This was paid as activity expenses to expand the party's influence. It was not paid to the candidate."
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Fake website confirmed for Prime Minister's Office website; government urges users to "check correct address"
2024-10-23 13:05:00
A fake website has been identified that poses as the Prime Minister's Office homepage and prompts users to enter personal information. Measures have already been taken to prevent access to this site, but the government is urging people to check the correct address when viewing the Prime Minister's Office homepage.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "Japan wants to take the lead in solving issues such as greenhouse gas emissions"
2024-10-23 13:04:00
Prime Minister Ishiba spoke at an international conference on the global environment held in Tokyo, expressing his determination for Japan to take the lead in resolving global issues by promoting efforts such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reusing resources.
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House of Representatives Election: Candidates' appeals and issues in the hotly contested electoral districts [Video]
2024-10-23 12:29:00
The House of Representatives election will be held on October 27th. The biggest focus of this election will be whether the ruling party will secure a majority of seats and continue the coalition government, or whether the opposition parties will gain power and force the ruling party to lose its majority. Also, in order to correct the so-called disparity in the value of one vote, the number of single-seat constituencies has been increased by 10 and decreased by 10. This video will introduce the appeals and issues of the candidates in the notable constituencies, as well as the election campaign.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities October 22, 2024
2024-10-23 09:58:00
(Prime Minister Ishiba's Activities October 22, 2024)
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Lower House Election: Lively debate over the state of social security systems, including health care and pensions
2024-10-23 06:13:00
The House of Representatives election is now in the final stages. During the election campaign, the parties are engaged in lively debate over the shape of the social security system, including medical care and pensions.
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