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Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Speaker Faces Scrutiny Over Expenses and Press Restrictions

Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Speaker Isao Kurauchi (72) held his first press conference after facing criticism for expensive overseas inspections, organized purchase of party tickets by executives, and consideration of press restrictions. He acknowledged high costs for inspections but emphasized their necessity, denied knowledge of party ticket issues, and apologized for the press restriction proposal while claiming not to have seen the original draft.