April 1, 2009

Concerning the FY2009 Request for International Broadcasting Etc. and the Response from Japan Broadcasting Corporation

Today the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications(MIC) has carried out a request for FY2009 international broadcasting to Japan Broadcasting Corporation (Chairman Shigeo Fukuchi, hereinafter referred to as NHK).
In response, NHK has responded saying that they have acknowledged the order concerning the FY2009 international radio broadcasting and international television broadcasting request.

1. According to the Broadcast Law Article 33 Section 1, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications has ability to designate the broadcast area, broadcast details and other important issues and request they perform international broadcasts.

2. On the 11th of last month the MIC advised the Radio Regulatory Council of the request carried out concerning the FY2009 international television broadcasting and international radio broadcasting, and received an answer the same day confirming that it is appropriate.

3. Today upon receiving the confirmation, the MIC, after giving advance notice of the requested content on the 11th of last month, carried out the request for FY2009 international broadcasting etc. to NHK.

4. In response, NHK offered a response in which they acknowledged the order concerning the FY2009 international radio broadcasting and international television broadcasting request.

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