Abe Expresses "Deep Moral Responsibility" Over Controversy Surrounding 'Cherry Blossom Viewing Party Eve'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stated on the 24th regarding the controversy over the 'Cherry Blossom Viewing Party Eve' in which he was found to have provided entertainment to voters, "Even if it proceeded without my knowledge, I deeply feel moral responsibility."

At a press conference held at the National Assembly that day, Prime Minister Abe said, "I deeply reflect on this and apologize to the public."

Earlier, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department decided not to prosecute former Prime Minister Abe, who was accused of inviting local constituents to a luxury hotel in Tokyo the night before the government-hosted event 'Cherry Blossom Viewing Party' and providing entertainment.

Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Abe is scheduled to appear before the House of Representatives Steering Committee on the 25th to explain his position on the controversy surrounding the Cherry Blossom Viewing Party Eve.

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