Tetsuya Yamagami, the man accused of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, pleaded guilty in court. Yamagami admitted to the murder, citing resentment toward the Unification Church due to his mother’s devotion. The trial has ignited a discussion regarding potential extenuating circumstances due to religious abuse. The event sparked a reevaluation of gun control laws and investigations into connections between the Unification Church and conservative lawmakers.
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The man accused of killing ex-Japan PM Abe is set to go on trial this Tuesday, and it’s a situation that has a lot of layers to it. The initial shock of the assassination, which happened over three years ago, has given way to a complicated mix of factors that will likely play a big role in the trial’s outcome. It’s hard to ignore that this case has had surprisingly little attention in the US, despite the close relationship between Abe and figures like Donald Trump.
What really seems to be at the heart of the matter is the killer’s motive: his deep-seated anger at Shinzo Abe’s ties to the Unification Church, often referred to as the Moonies.… Continue reading
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is taking a page out of Japan’s playbook, utilizing golf as a tool to build a strong personal relationship with President-elect Donald Trump. Following concerns over potential negative impacts on South Korea’s trade interests and defense commitment under Trump’s “America first” policy, Yoon has resumed golfing after an eight-year hiatus in preparation for a potential round with the incoming President. Experts believe that establishing this rapport during the transition period could be crucial in convincing Trump to support and advance Seoul’s interests, mirroring the success of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s strategy of using golf to foster a close friendship with Trump.
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