Kishida says Japan urgently needs to strengthen its military

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1. It seems unavoidable at this point given nothing will stop North Korea.

2. Weird, it’s almost like it’s already been happening for the last twenty years or so https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/JPN/japan/military-spending-defense-budget

3. More on this subject from other reputable sources:

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   – 9news.com.au (B+): [Japan PM vows to strengthen military to combat threat from North Korea](https://www.9news.com.au/world/japan-pm-vows-to-strengthen-military-at-naval-review-north-korea-russia-threats/8aa358db-1b65-43d2-8579-7cd1261f1807?ocid=Social-9News)
   – NDTV News – India (D): [Men Trapped After Mine Collapse Survived On Coffee Powder For 9 Days](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/south-korea-men-trapped-after-mine-collapse-survived-on-coffee-powder-for-9-days-3495463)
   – Nikkei Asia (B): [South Korea joins Japan’s international fleet review to boost ties ](https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/South-Korea-joins-Japan-s-international-fleet-review-to-boost-ties)
   – Jamaica Observer (C+): [S Korea miners lived on coffee, water while trapped in shaft for 9 days](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/s-korea-miners-lived-on-coffee-water-while-trapped-in-shaft-for-9-days/)

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4. Hopefully they do.

5. I volunteer all the 65+ yr olds who still want to work.