Regarding the decision of Yoon Suk-yeol as the new president of South Korea, Prime Minister Kishida said in an intensive deliberation by the Budget Committee of the House of Councilors that sound Japan-South Korea relations are essential for peace and stability in the world and regions. He expressed his intention to proceed with dialogue for improvement.

Liberal Democratic Party Rui Matsukawa “Improving Relations with the New President of South Korea”

Mr. Rui Matsukawa of the Liberal Democratic Party said that Yun Seo-gyeol was appointed as the new president of South Korea. The worker problem is an urgent issue, and I want you to build a relationship of trust between leaders and use it as an opportunity to improve the relationship. "



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "In the face of changes that will make a difference in the international community, sound Japan-South Korea relations are indispensable for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world. I look forward to the leadership of the President. I would like to communicate, talk and cooperate to improve relations. "

Mr. Shinkun Haku, “What is the government's response to the situation in Ukraine?”

Regarding the Japanese government's response to the situation in Ukraine, Mr. Shinkun Haku of the Constitutional Democratic Party said, "G7 = I can only see cooperation with the seven major countries. G7 is the only one that is not a member of the NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization. I think there is a part where Japan can play the role of arbitration. Why not consider sending a special envoy to former Prime Minister Mori and former Prime Minister Abe? "



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We are making various efforts centered on humanitarian assistance to see if Japan will respond independently, but we must think carefully. Keeping in mind the points you pointed out. The current situation is that we will prepare for various responses flexibly. "

Komeito Hirotaka Ishikawa “Countermeasures against soaring crude oil prices”

Mr. Hirotaka Ishikawa of the Komeito said, "There is a possibility that the price will rise further. The government will limit the subsidy to oil wholesalers to 25 yen as a measure to mitigate the catastrophic change. We have raised it, but we are already approaching the upper limit. Maybe we should consider further raising it. "



In response, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda said, "First of all, I would like to implement this expansion measure and see the effect. I would like to continue to consider the whole government. "

Mr. Shinnosuke Yamazaki, a parliamentary group (independent) “Unfreezing the trigger clause”

Shinnosuke Yamazaki, an independent member of the Democratic Party for the People's Party, said, "What the public wants is not to maintain the status quo, but to reduce the price." The "trigger" is a very good one that has an immediate effect. It should be unfrozen. "



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We would like to expand and implement measures to mitigate catastrophic changes as an emergency evacuation to curb the sharp rise. Regarding the" trigger clause, "if crude oil prices continue to rise, We will continue to consider and respond to the government as a whole without excluding all options. "

Restoration Kaori Takagi “Free higher education”

Kaori Takagi of the Nippon Ishin no Kai said, "The government felt the need to make early childhood education free of charge, but I took the plunge so that the students who carry Japan can do their best with dreams. I want you to take the lead in making higher education free of charge. "



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "It is important to firmly support students who will lead the future of Japan so that they will not give up learning due to financial difficulties. From the perspective of strengthening investment in people, higher education We will also work hard on a new system that will reduce the burden on students and pay their career advancement according to their income after graduating from university. "

Communist Party Tomo Iwabuchi “Russian Nuclear Power Plant Attack”

Tomo Iwabuchi of the Communist Party said about Russia's attack on the Ukrainian nuclear power plant, "If the cooling equipment had been destroyed, it would have caused an explosion like the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, and there is no doubt that the damage had spread to the whole world. It is absolutely unforgivable. "



In response, Prime Minister Kishida said, "The attack on the nuclear power plant is a violation of international law and is an unforgivable outrage. We strongly blame Japan for experiencing the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. I will ask you to stop the act immediately. "

About "nuclear sharing"

Regarding "nuclear sharing" in which US nuclear weapons are shared among allies, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Not only within the Liberal Democratic Party, but also various political parties are discussing, and there is a possibility of national debate. We will not discuss the relationship with the three non-nuclear principles and the legal system including the Basic Nuclear Law. "

About preparation for "7th wave"

Regarding measures against the new corona, Prime Minister Kishida said, "We are now doing our utmost to curb the spread of infection in the 6th wave and regain economic and social activities. In the process, we are well prepared for the 7th wave. I will go. "

About suspension of former Economic Security Preparation Office Manager

Regarding the 12-month suspension of the former director of the Preparation Office, who was in the process of formulating a bill on economic security, Prime Minister Kishida said, "It seriously undermines the credibility of the public to civil servants and is outrageous. It is very regrettable, "he emphasized that it did not affect the bill.

Foreign Minister Hayashi "I don't know the reason why China's ambassador to Japan is absent."

Foreign Minister Hayashi said he had not met with China's Ambassador to Japan, Kong Xuanyou, and said, "Ambassador Kong has been notified by the embassy that Japan will be absent from January 6th. I don't know the reason for my absence. "