U.S. military stationed in Okinawa involved in murder case, Rubio Yoon fully cooperates with investigation

U.S. military stationed in Okinawa involved in murder case, Rubio Yoon fully cooperates with investigation

It was recently reported that U.S. Marines were suspected of killing Japanese citizens in Okinawa. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio today expressed his "sincere condolences" to Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and promised that the United States will fully assist in the investigation.

A U.S. Marine stationed at Futenma Base in Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of killing a 39-year-old woman and stealing her wallet at a hotel in Naha City.

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Local media reported that the female victim was suspected of being strangled to death, but the Marine denied the accusations.

Agence France-Presse reported that Rubio "expressed sincere condolences for the death of a Japanese citizen in Okinawa" during a phone call with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, according to the call minutes released by the U.S. State Department.

According to the call minutes, Rubio also stated that the U.S. government will maintain communication with the Japanese government and local authorities and fully cooperate with the investigation.

The murder sparked public outrage in Japan. U.S. military-related criminal cases have long been a thorny issue in the close security alliance between the United States and Japan, and they have also continued to trigger domestic criticism of the U.S. military stationing.

The United States currently has approximately 54,000 military personnel stationed in Japan, most of whom are stationed in Okinawa.

The US military has implemented a 30-day curfew since the 9th, requiring officers and soldiers to stay in designated dormitories or residences outside the camp from midnight to 5 a.m. (Compiled by: Cai Jiamin) 1151011