Japan PM Says Agriculture Minister Will Be Fired If Misconduct Is Found

Japan's prime minister has said he will not hesitate to fire the agriculture minister if authorities find any wrongdoing involving the head of the agriculture ministry.

The statement comes as reports about possible misconduct by the minister draw attention from the public and Japan's political circles.

The prime minister stressed that any personnel decision will be based on the actual outcome of the investigation, and that if there is sufficient evidence of a violation, he will move directly to dismiss the minister.

So far, no detailed information about the nature of the alleged wrongdoing or the official results of the investigation has been released.