Disaster Management
Bereaved families of the 2024 Jeju Air plane crash victims protested on Monday in front of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul over the recent discovery of additional remains in the wreckage. They condemned the sloppy disaster recovery process and demanded an apology from the government along with a thorough investigation.
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Japan's Cabinet approved a bill on Friday to establish a new disaster management agency. The agency, to be headed by the prime minister with a dedicated minister, aims to launch in autumn. It will reorganize the current disaster management division in the Cabinet Office and increase its staff.
January 19, 2026 23:47