New NHK President's Comments Raise Concerns About Political Independence

Katsuto Momii, seen by some observers as a political ally of Japan's hawkish prime minister, makes controversial statements about NHK's coverage of territorial disputes with Asian neighbors, its imperial past and an unpopular state secrets law. TOKYO – The new president of NHK, Katsuto Momii, has raised concerns about bias at the public broadcaster with controversial comments about Japan's wartime past, the current territorial disputes with China and Korea, and the designated secrets bill.  �...