U.S. Troops in Japan- Source of Misfortune rather than Guardian
Date: 27/05/2025 | Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (EN) | Read original version at source
Successive incidents including a sexual assault by a U.S. soldier and falling of spare parts from a U.S. military helicopter provoke strong protests and denunciation from local residents in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
Of late, Okinawa Prefectural Assembly adopted with unanimity the resolution on lodging a protest with the U.S. troops and the U.S. ambassador in Japan regarding the prosecution of a U.S. marine stationed in Okinawa on a charge of sexual assault against a Japanese woman in March.
The resolution noted the need to promptly and fundamentally improve the prevailing situation in which women’s rights, dignity and safe environment are under threat.
It reportedly called for a comprehensive human rights education for the U.S. army stakeholders so as to prevent the recurrence of crimes, and also revising of the Japan-U.S. Status-of-Forces Agreement.
Furthermore, accidents occur one after another, seriously threatening the lives of local residents as the U.S. troops in Japan daily conduct aggressive war drills.
Recently, a bag of about 18kg reportedly fell from a U.S. military helicopter during a flight over the northern area of the main island of Okinawa.
The bag was allegedly containing spare parts of a life-saving raft, some inflammables and others.
With regard to this accident, the local residents showered criticisms:
If the bag had fallen on some resident’s head, it would have claimed lives; we strongly protest with a view to protecting residents’ lives; a thorough investigation of the case and effective recurrence prevention measures need be taken, etc.
Crimes and accidents of all hues caused by the U.S. troops are now commonplace in Okinawa. This is an inevitable result of the cruel master-servant relations and unequal structure between the U.S. and Japan where American interests are given top priority.
Having forged a subordinate military alliance with the U.S. after the war, Japan signed the so-called Japan-U.S. Status-of-Forces Agreement, the core of which is to raise the status of the U.S. troops in Japan and give them preferential treatment.
As a result, the U.S. troops in Japan still swagger about as if they were extraterritorial beings even after half a century since Okinawa was restored to the mainland of Japan.
As long as the status of Japan as the U.S.’ stooge remains the same and as long as there remain the U.S. troops in Japan, the root cause of all misfortunes, the local residents will never be free from the related sufferings.
More From Ministry of Foreign Affairs (EN)
On May 15, 2025, a policy research agency of India issued an article under the title of “U.S., Global Emperor of Sanctions”. The a
May 30, 2025
On May 15, 2025, a policy research agency of India issued an article under the title of “U.S., Global Emperor of Sanctions”. The a
The Global Times in a recent article categorically rejected the Japanese notion of “threat from China”, an allegation that Japan t
May 29, 2025
The Global Times in a recent article categorically rejected the Japanese notion of “threat from China”, an allegation that Japan t
A DPRK delegation led by Jong Mu Rim, minister of Public Health, returned home on May 27 after taking part in the 78 th Assembly
May 28, 2025
A DPRK delegation led by Jong Mu Rim, minister of Public Health, returned home on May 27 after taking part in the 78 th Assembly
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un , President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, sent a
May 28, 2025
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un , President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, sent a
The Institute for American Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK released a memorandum on May 26 to inform the
May 27, 2025
The Institute for American Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK released a memorandum on May 26 to inform the
It has been 50 years since President Kim Il Sung paid a historic visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria from
May 26, 2025
It has been 50 years since President Kim Il Sung paid a historic visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria from
Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of External Economic Relations and the Bureau for Affairs with
May 26, 2025
Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of External Economic Relations and the Bureau for Affairs with
The Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sent a message
May 25, 2025
The Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) sent a message
Comrade Choe Son Hui, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), sent a message of greetings
May 24, 2025
Comrade Choe Son Hui, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), sent a message of greetings
Comrade Choe Son Hui, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), received a message of
May 24, 2025
Comrade Choe Son Hui, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), received a message of
Western countries like professing to be “model states of democracy” and spend every spare moment advocating freedom and
May 23, 2025
Western countries like professing to be “model states of democracy” and spend every spare moment advocating freedom and
NATO recently released its annual report, labelling China as a “systemic challenge” and claiming that the country is rapidly expan
May 22, 2025
NATO recently released its annual report, labelling China as a “systemic challenge” and claiming that the country is rapidly expan
It’s been a year since the Central Cadres Training School of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) was built magnificently in the
May 21, 2025
It’s been a year since the Central Cadres Training School of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) was built magnificently in the
Amidst the warmth of spring, the DPRK is brimming over with a festive atmosphere with the third housewarming celebrations taking
May 21, 2025
Amidst the warmth of spring, the DPRK is brimming over with a festive atmosphere with the third housewarming celebrations taking
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea led by Comrade Jong Mu Rim, minister of Public Health, left
May 18, 2025
The delegation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea led by Comrade Jong Mu Rim, minister of Public Health, left
In December 2017, the 72 nd Session of the UN General Assembly designated May 16 as the “International Day of Living Together
May 16, 2025
In December 2017, the 72 nd Session of the UN General Assembly designated May 16 as the “International Day of Living Together
China recently released a video titled “Never Kneel Down!”. Released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on its official WeChat
May 16, 2025
China recently released a video titled “Never Kneel Down!”. Released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on its official WeChat
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un , President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a reply message
May 15, 2025
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un , President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a reply message
President of the Russian Federation, Comrade Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin commended combat capabilities, bravery and heroism of th
May 14, 2025
President of the Russian Federation, Comrade Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin commended combat capabilities, bravery and heroism of th
Schoolchildren's art troupe of the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace visited Primorsky Krai of Russia from May 2 to 12 and
May 14, 2025
Schoolchildren's art troupe of the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace visited Primorsky Krai of Russia from May 2 to 12 and
More Articles
