Gov't demands stricter checks at 7 nuclear plants to stem coverups

Gov't demands stricter checks at 7 nuclear plants to stem coverups

TOKYO, Japan - Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Akira Amari speaks at a press conference at his ministry on April 20 after ordering four power companies to conduct additional checks, along with regular inspections, on their seven nuclear power plants to prevent the recurrence of data falsification scandals involving nuclear reactors across the country.

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