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Japan ruling party urges gov't to protect farmers in Mercosur trade talks

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's ruling party on Friday adopted a resolution urging the government to protect domestic farmers from a potential influx of chea

Japan's farmer-backed ruling party to support trade talks with Mercosur

Japan parties submit bill to revise referendum law, eyeing Constitution amendment

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's ruling coalition and two opposition parties on Friday submitted a bill to revise the law on referendums for amending the Cons

LDP panel urges limits on land-buying near Japan security sites by 'individuals of concern'

TOKYO -- The ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters on foreign-national policy on June 4 drafted a set of recommendations to be presented to t

South Korea's ruling party wins big in local elections

South Korea's ruling party win big in local elections

South Korea ruling party sweeps most seats in local elections but may lose in Seoul

The loss of Seoul, South Korea's largest city and top political prize, would deliver ⁠a symbolic blow to President Lee Jae Myung despite his party's broader gains.

South Korea's ruling party set for big win in local elections

Exit polls suggest landslide win by South Korea's ruling liberal party in local elections

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea's ruling liberal party was projected to win a landslide victory in Wednesday's mayoral and other local election

South Korea's ruling party headed for big win in local elections: exit poll

Editorial: Japan must quickly develop legal framework for confidential births

The ruling and opposition parties are moving to establish a system for "confidential births," where women give birth while revealing their identities

The LDP wants another coalition partner. Will it happen?

The Liberal Democratic Party floated the idea of inviting the Democratic Party for the People to join the ruling bloc.

Japan gov't aims to cut sales tax from April 2027, opt for 1% rate

TOKYO -- The Japanese government and ruling parties began coordinating on June 1 toward applying a two-year, limited consumption tax cut on food and b

Japan eyes multilayered approach to promote LGBT awareness

The government presented the draft program to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which approved it the same day.

Editorial: Japan's ruling LDP's return to factions risks reviving old money politics habits

After its landslide victory in the February House of Representatives election, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has been stepping up its move back t

Head of small Japan opposition party remains open to joining ruling bloc

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, on Saturday left open the possibility of joining the rulin

Japan ruling party members call for careful thought over pact with Mercosur

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers representing agricultural interests on Thursday called on the government to carefully consi

Japan court overturns revocation of safety approval for nuclear plant

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- A Japanese high court on Thursday overturned a lower court ruling that had revoked government approval for operating a nuclear plant

Japan ruling LDP proposes GPS devices for stalkers to safeguard victims

The proposal, submitted as part of an urgent proposal on preventing special fraud and stalking cases, noted similar moves overseas that aim to prevent repeat offenses.

Takaichi unveils $19 billion extra budget, reassures on bond issuance

The supplementary ‌budget marks a reversal from Takaichi's previous remarks ruling out ​the need for extra spending.