Aso says family coal mine also used Koreans as labor

Thursday 08th January, 04:56 AM JST

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saborichan at 09:17 AM JST - 8th January

Old money ... Does it ever produce worthy leaders?
Nessie at 09:23 AM JST - 8th January

Another vain attempt to improve his standing rating among Japanese hard-liners?
medievaltimes at 10:21 AM JST - 8th January

At least he didnt deny it...
burikko at 11:21 AM JST - 8th January

It is the tradition of Aso family that regard human as a manga character or a working robot.
OssanAmerica at 11:40 AM JST - 8th January

More evidence of the Democratic Party of Japan's agenda of harassing the LDP administration to no end with effectively pointless issues.
Patrick Smash at 12:54 PM JST - 8th January

And as many pointed out at the time, a man with this family background and finances was not the best person to shout for the return of any Japanese abducted by North Korea.
Badsey at 05:57 PM JST - 8th January

at least his family was an equal opportunity employer: -hard to turn down good forced labor though.
OssanAmerica at 10:22 PM JST - 8th January

And as many pointed out at the time, a man with this family background >and finances was not the best person to shout for the return of any >Japanese abducted by North Korea.

If Taro Aso himself had anything to with it, yes I fully agree. But I truly doubt a child had much say in the matter.
Patrick Smash at 11:58 PM JST - 8th January

OssanAmerica

OK. So he's the best man for the job then is he? Over 80% of Japan disagrees with you, but defend his appointment if you want. Of course it's harder for someone with that background to pursue an abduction issue.
usaexpat at 01:09 AM JST - 9th January

Well at least he's not trying to cover it up. I would think his family's business is certainly not alone.
OssanAmerica at 02:02 AM JST - 9th January

OK. So he's the best man for the job then is he? Over 80% of Japan >disagrees with you, but defend his appointment if you want.

Patricksmash

Please show me where I said that Aso is the best man for the job. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man