Japanese Prime Minister: "4 Dead and 97 Injured Due to Fukushima Earthquake"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] A magnitude 7.3 strong earthquake struck again in the Tohoku region of Japan, where the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred in 2011, resulting in 4 deaths.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attended the House of Councillors Budget Committee on the morning of the 17th and stated, according to Sankei Shimbun and others, "As of 8 a.m. today, there have been 4 deaths and 97 injuries due to the earthquake last night."

Prime Minister Kishida said, "I sincerely offer my condolences and sympathy," and added, "The government will continue to respond with high alert and thorough measures."

Regarding nuclear power plants, he stated, "No abnormalities have been confirmed in the data from reactors and other facilities."

He also said, "Within the next week, especially in the next 2 to 3 days, large earthquakes may occur," and added, "We will maintain vigilance and ensure thorough response."

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