The ruling parties' working team on national security has agreed to highlight policies to strengthen the national defense system in light of threats such as North Korea's successive ballistic missile launches.
The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito team held its fifth session on Wednesday.
It is tasked with discussing the revision of three key security documents, including the National Security Strategy, and other matters.
Government officials explained current efforts to conduct evacuation drills and secure evacuation sites such as subways and underground malls, as well as the status of shelter deployment in preparation for ballistic missile firings.
At the session, one team member stressed the need to further improve the evacuation system for residents on remote islands, while others called for an improvement of the J-Alert early warning system that transmits emergency information nationwide.
Members of the team also discussed possible measures to secure Self-Defense Forces personnel to alleviate workforce shortages.
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