(LinkAsia: September 14, 2012)
Yul Kwon:
Last year's Fukushima-Daiichi disaster led to an international concern over corruption and mismanagement of Japan's nuclear industry. Under heavy pressure, Japan's cabinet members have finalized plans for an independent nuclear watchdog - free of influence from both the government and utility companies. Here's NHK with the story.

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NHK World NEWSLINE
Airdate: September 11, 2012

Reporter:
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's cabinet decided to inaugurate the watchdog on Wednesday of next week. The new commission will replace the nuclear and industrial safety agency. That agency is controlled by the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry, which has promoted atomic energy. People criticized it after the Fukushima accident for lacking independence.

Goshi Hosono:
I expect the commission to make every effort to win public understanding so people will see that nuclear regulation has changed for the better.