“While the DPJ is adopting almost the same stance as the LDP on neo-liberal economic policies and the revision of Article 9, the JCP is called on to play more actively its role as the only ‘real opponent’ of the LDP” said the JCP Chair.
Ichida said, “This is the same type of problem as the case of Mr. Sata, who resigned as Administrative Reform minister for fictitious office expenses. Mr. Akagi should resign from the ministerial post, or the prime minister must dismiss him.”
“It is important for the parties concerned to work towards an international agreement on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and for Japan to commit to this process. This is the principled approach and will most effectively accelerate the solution to the abduction issue,” said Shii.
