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Japan Defense Ministry Rejects Proposals to Recruit Foreign Nationals Into Military
Japanese defense officials have firmly dismissed suggestions to allow foreign citizens to join the Self-Defense Forces, citing existing legal and policy frameworks. The stance comes despite growing international debate over whether expanding recruitment could help address domestic manpower shortages.
4 Sept, 05:03 — 4 Sept, 08:17
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mainichi-englishMostly Factual8h ago
Japan not considering letting foreign nationals serve in Self-Defense Forces: minister
TOKYO -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said at a news conference on Sept. 4 that the government is not considering recruiting foreign nat
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Japan defense chief dismisses idea of recruiting foreign nationals for SDF
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said his ministry's top priority "must be the people who are currently serving."
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First report: japan-times · 4 Sept, 05:03|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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