Left-leaning politician gains favor amid backlash against ex-president's martial law
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 04.06.2025.
It displays 37 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
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Lee Jae-myung's South Korean presidential inauguration dominated early morning coverage, with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba pledging enhanced bilateral cooperation as the liberal leader emphasized pragmatism and national unity. The transition from yesterday's electoral victory to actual governance marked a shift in regional diplomatic calculations.
Japan's demographic crisis reached a milestone as births fell below 700,000 for the first time since 1899 records began, with the fertility rate dropping to 1.15. The 5.7% decline arrived 14 years ahead of government projections, intensifying concerns about social security sustainability. Media coverage linked the birth crisis to rising welfare applications, which increased for five consecutive years.
Nintendo's Switch 2 launch faced scalping issues despite lottery systems, while corporate governance showed improvement with 55% of companies now disclosing reports before shareholder meetings. The LDP's internal accountability process continued with 29 members facing ethics review over the slush fund scandal.
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Left-leaning politician gains favor amid backlash against ex-president's martial law
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Lee Jae Myung of the liberal Democratic Party won Tuesday's presidential election in South Korea, according to local media projections and exit polls, to become the successor of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who polarized the nation by imposing martial law.
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04:29⇢Liberal Lee Wins South Korean Presidency
⌨The newspapers report on Lee Jae-myung's victory in South Korea's presidential election, with coverage expanding to include biographical details of his rise from child laborer to lawyer (Huffington Post Japan). Multiple sources confirm his win with 51.7% of votes according to exit polls, marking a shift from conservative to progressive governance after President Yoon Suk Yeol's ouster following martial law imposition (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). The coverage emphasizes the political transition occurring three years after conservative rule, with Lee's liberal Democratic Party defeating the ruling People Power Party's candidate who received 39.3% (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia).
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Left-leaning politician prevails after backlash against ex-president's martial law
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Lee Jae Myung of the liberal Democratic Party won Tuesday's presidential election in South Korea to become the successor of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who polarized the nation by imposing martial law.
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09:37⇢Lee Vows Unity After Seoul Victory
⌨The newspapers report on Lee Jae-myung's presidential victory in South Korea, with coverage now focusing on his pledge to unite the country following his win (The Japan Times, Kyodo News English). Multiple sources confirm his success as the liberal Democratic Party candidate who will succeed the ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol (Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). The Nikkei Shimbun examines whether Lee's transformation from his previous "Korean Trump" image represents genuine change as he assumes the presidency. Separately, Japan Business Press covers New York Times allegations against Elon Musk involving drug use and a secret Japanese child, potentially affecting his government role.
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Lee Jae Myung of South Korea's liberal Democratic Party commenced a five-year term Wednesday after winning the country's presidential election, succeeding ousted Yoon Suk Yeol, who polarized the nation by imposing martial law.
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With a loyal fanbase, sales are expected to remain strong, but U.S. tariffs loom
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Yahoo! Japan
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12:19⇢Switch 2 Scalpers Beat Nintendo Lotteries
⌨The newspapers report on Lee Jae-myung officially beginning his five-year presidential term in South Korea, with coverage expanding beyond his electoral victory to his actual inauguration as president (Kyodo News English, Yahoo News Japan). Nintendo's Switch 2 console launches amid widespread scalping issues, with multiple lottery systems failing to prevent resellers and high-priced listings appearing on e-commerce sites even before official release (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). A personal story emerges about workplace discrimination against Americans, connected to family tensions over Harvard University acceptance (Huffington Post Japan). The Switch 2 coverage examines Nintendo's deliberate Thursday release strategy and potential challenges from U.S. tariffs despite expected strong sales.
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New South Korean President Lee Jae Myung of the country's liberal Democratic Party vowed Wednesday that his government would prioritize pragmatism to overcome the crisis caused by ousted Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday expressed hope for a stable improvement in ties with South Korea under new President Lee Jae Myung, saying he wants to hold summit talks at an early date.
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The number of births in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time in 2024, declining 5.
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14:37⇢Japan Births Drop Below 700,000
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's births falling below 700,000 for the first time in 2024, with the birth rate declining to 1.15 and threatening the country's economic foundation (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This demographic milestone represents a 5% decline from previous years. Coverage of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung continues as he pledges to heal national divisions and serve as "president for everyone" following his inauguration (The Japan Times). Additional stories include workplace discrimination against Americans connected to Harvard acceptance tensions and New York Times allegations against Elon Musk regarding drug use and a secret Japanese child.
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Likely increased fiscal spending under Lee seen supporting short-term growth
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厚生労働省は4日、2024年の人口動態統計を発表した。日本で生まれた日本人の子どもの数は前年比5.7%減の68万6061人で、統計のある1899年以降初めて70万人を割った。国の想定より14年早い。人口減に拍車がかかり、経済成長や社会保障制度の維持の足かせになりつつある。
1人の女性が生涯に産む子どもの数を示す合計特殊出生率は1.15だった。前年（1.20）より0.05ポイント下がり、3年連続で…
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Economy set to dominate new president's tenure with US tariffs topping the agenda
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:51⇢Japan Births Drop Below 700,000
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's fertility rate reaching a historic low of 1.15 in 2024, with births falling below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899 (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Kyodo News English). The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced the 5.7% decline came 14 years earlier than government projections, threatening economic growth and social security systems. Meanwhile, new legislation establishes criminal penalties for firing whistleblowers who report corporate misconduct (Yahoo News Japan). Coverage continues on South Korea's Lee Jae-myung facing the challenge of engaging with Trump's administration, with economic issues and potential US tariffs dominating his presidential agenda (Nikkei Asia).
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株主総会前に有価証券報告書を開示する上場企業が急増している。金融庁によると、今年は3月期企業の55%が総会前の開示に踏み切る。前年はわずか2%だった。財務以外の投資情報も盛り込む有報は投資家から早期の開示を求める声が根強かった。金融庁も上場企業に働きかけたところ、総会前に開示する動きが広がった。
金融庁が5月末時点の開示予定をまとめた。11日に公表する。3月末を決算期とする上場企業は約2300社…
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Yahoo! Japan
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21:13⇢Corporate Reports Jump Before Shareholder Meetings
⌨The newspapers report on a personal story gaining viral attention about someone who lived 32 years believing they were male, with a middle school photo previously considered shameful now sparking widespread social media response (Huffington Post Japan). Corporate governance shows dramatic change as 55% of listed companies now disclose securities reports before shareholder meetings, jumping from just 2% last year following Financial Services Agency pressure for better investor dialogue (Nikkei Shimbun). Political accountability continues with 29 Liberal Democratic Party members facing responsibility in the House of Councillors Political Ethics Review Board over the slush fund scandal (Yahoo News Japan). Japan's demographic crisis persists with births falling below 700,000 for the first time, marking a 5.7% decline (The Japan Times, Kyodo News English).
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