61605    However, we should address this issue by taking into account our long-term relationship with our neighbors.

61606    In conjunction with the North Koran nuclear issue, it will not be in our best interest to leave an impression with the people of the Korean Peninsula that Japanese businesses are taking advantage of their situation.

61607    The "Missing Dog Lover Case" in Saitama Prefecture is starting to reveal a shocking dimension.

61608    In relation to this case, three individuals including a pet dealer have been arrested on suspicion of corpse abandonment.

61609    At present, it is suspected that the corpse of a missing company executive was incinerated and abandoned, and an investigation is underway to search for corroborating evidence.

61610    We should be keeping an eye on the development of the investigation.

61611    In this pet dealer's circle, in addition to the company executive, three people including a housewife living in Saitama Prefecture have also gone missing.

61612    It has been reported that some of the suspects gave the police statements admitting to their involvement in killing the company executive and these three people.

61613    However, some statements are contrary to the foregoing and there are also areas that are fragmentary and unclear.

61614    It could be a case similar to the "Serial Dog Lovers Murder Case" in Osaka that was brought to light in late January last year.

61615    We hope that the investigative authority makes an urgent effort in revealing the facts.

61616    In the case of the illegal disposal of a body that is currently the focal point of the investigation, it is believed that having been told by the dealer that "breeding dogs is lucrative," the company executive purchased a male-female pair of large-sized dogs native to Africa, but he only received one dog and got in trouble when he asked the dealer for the cancellation of the contract and a partial refund of the payment.

61617    In common with the Osaka case," pets as investment vehicle" is the underlying theme in this affair

61618    Raising a pet such as a dog enriches one's mind.

61619    You learn how precious life is and there is a sense of satisfaction through the act of giving love.