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Takaichi says, “There is room for review” in response to the past administration’s remarks about “exceptional permission to bring in nuclear weapons.”

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that there was room to review the government's past statement that the import of nuclear weapons could be permitted as an exception in relation to Japan's three non-nuclear principles. This is interpreted as a reexamination of former Foreign Minister Okada's 2010 remarks that U.S. nuclear-capable ships should be allowed to visit ports for national security reasons. Foreign Minister Motegi also emphasized the need for review on the premise of maintaining principles in response to changes in the security environment, but Prime Minister Takaichi announced that he would refrain from making predictions about the inclusion of specific expressions.

Pro-Moon Cho said, “It was a cowardly choice,” and the Innovation Party said, “The people are against it.” Kim Ji-yong leads the offensive

At the National Assembly's confirmation hearing for Kim Ji-yong, the first candidate for the head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, opposition parties such as the Democratic Party of Korea and the Fatherland Innovation Party and some ruling party lawmakers raised questions about his suitability, saying he showed "cowardice" in handling cases during his time as a prosecutor. The People Power Party also criticized that the Central Investigation Agency was launched hastily due to conflict within the ruling party, and pointed out the lack of data submission.

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Prime Minister of Korea issues emergency order to prevent casualties from Ulju-gun factory fire

Prime Minister Han Seong-sook ordered the mobilization of all firefighting forces and prevention of casualties at the site of a fire at a manufacturing company in Ulju-gun, Ulsan, and ordered related agencies to ensure thorough safety management. The fire forced the evacuation of 16 workers and about 7,000 workers from nearby factories.

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Jiyong Kim, “If necessary, we will create internal regulations to prevent the Minister of Public Administration and Security from interfering in the investigation.”

Kim Ji-yong, the first candidate for the head of the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, announced at a National Assembly personnel hearing that he would consider establishing internal guidelines and regulations to limit the Minister of Public Administration and Security's intervention in the investigation to protect political neutrality. In response to a question about the status of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security's exercise of investigative command authority, he responded that he would create internal regulations if necessary, and emphasized that the will of the commissioner and investigators is important in response to concerns about external pressure from opposition party members.

National Defense Commission adopts ‘resolution condemning North Korean landmine provocations’… “Investigation delay identified” Noh exits

The National Defense Committee of the National Assembly adopted a resolution led by the ruling party condemning North Korea's DMZ land mine provocation, but the opposition party criticized it as a contradiction in terms, arguing that the military's responsibility for delaying the investigation and finding out the truth should be included in the resolution. During the attempt to vote, People Power Party lawmakers left.