Shinzo Koizumi said Japan will deploy a missile unit on the island of Yonaguni despite the opposition of the people of Okinawa!
Regarding the deployment of a new missile unit on the island of Yonaguni in Okinawa Prefecture, Japanese Defense Minister Shinzo Koizumi stated that this plan hopes to gain the understanding of the local residents, and Japan considers it as a deterrent to prevent armed attacks.
The town of Yonaguni in Okinawa Prefecture is the westernmost island of Japan closest to Taiwan. The Japanese Ministry of Defense is currently advancing the deployment of a new self-defense force missile unit here.
NHK news: On the 23rd, Shinzo Koizumi met with the mayor of the town, Uchiichi Toshio, at the base on the island, and requested the local understanding of the deployment plan.
"In the case where there are various opinions on the island, as the Ministry of Defense, I will listen carefully to the voices of the islanders while continuing to take my responsibility seriously, and conduct explanations and provide appropriate information. The troops deployed at the Yonaguni base are units for protecting the safety of the island. We believe that through the deployment, the possibility of armed attacks against our country can be reduced. Such criticism that the deployment would exacerbate regional tensions is inappropriate."
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