JCP chair criticizes using SDF to inspect North Korean cargo ships

Following U. N. Security Council Resolution 1874 condemning North Korea’s nuclear test, a project team of the ruling parties is calling for a special measures law to allow the Maritime Self-Defense Force to inspect cargo on North Korean ships on the high seas.

Politics that cannot say ‘NO’ to financial circles’ request Akahata editorial

The government and the ruling parties are expected to approve this week the basic economic policy for 2009. Its main focus will be on a consumption tax increase.