CABINET INTERVIEW

National / Politics | CABINET INTERVIEW Aug 23, 2017

Kono warns of 'loopholes' in North Korea sanctions, urges strict implementation

by Tomohiro Osaki

Newly appointed Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Tuesday advocated for the "strict and thorough" implementation of U.N. sanctions against North Korea to further squeeze the reclusive regime, saying "loopholes" undercutting their effect must be eliminated. If U.N. Security Council resolutions "are thoroughly implemented, I believe ...

National / Politics | CABINET INTERVIEW Sep 2, 2016

Drop in budget request unrelated to base feud, new Okinawa affairs minister says

by Reiji Yoshida

The Cabinet Office's decision to request a smaller budget for Okinawan development isn't due to the political tension with Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga, but because Tokyo has a tight budget and Naha still has funds leftover from last year, the new state minister in ...