Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe still speaking in the Mie Prefecture
- Will closely watch sanctions' effects on North Korea
- Wants to hold summit with China and South Korea soon
- Plan to do utmost to solve North Korea's missile and nuclear issues by raising pressure with international community
Again, reiterating his stance on the North Korea issue. New year, but same old topics in the geopolitical side of things. His earlier comments are here.
Equity markets pretty much ignoring all the geopolitical issues in the new year - as the Nikkei extends gains heading into the close, now up by 3.03% as Asian equities are having yet another boom day.
"Hey, you. Yes, you - North Korea. I said that's not acceptable".
