Politics · Japan · 2 hrs ago

Japanese lawmakers divided over nuclear submarine study in security documents

Japanese lawmakers are divided over whether to include a nuclear submarine study in security documents.

The issue concerns Japan's possible possession of a nuclear submarine.

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the public understands the need for discussions.

The debate is about whether the study belongs in documents that set out security policy.

The account gives no decision on whether to include the study.

It does not say what happens next.

What people are saying

Shinjiro KoizumiDefense minister

I think the public understands the need for discussions

via Japan Times

Japan Times · 2 hrs ago