#Disasterpreparedness

By leveraging their nationwide store networks, convenience store operators are working to provide free access to communications services and electricity in times of emergency.

The draft did not show an upper limit for how long lawmakers' terms can be extended, while stating there are opinions calling for setting it to 'one year' or 'six months.'

The welfare ministry expects the digitalization will partially begin in fiscal 2028 to allow households in financial distress to apply quickly via smartphones instead of in person.