Defense Ministry launched, upgraded from agency

Defense Ministry launched, upgraded from agency

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma reviews honor guards at his ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 9 after he became defense minister from defense agency director general. The Defense Agency was upgraded to full ministry status the same day.

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