Japan's PM promises to discipline military for mishandling classified information

FILE PHOTO: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, June 21, 2024. FRANCK ROBICHON/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged on Friday to discipline military personnel who mishandled classified materials in a scandal that threatens to undermine Tokyo's efforts to convince the U.S. and other allies it can be trusted.

Japan's Self Defense Forces (SDF) has been accused of lapses in information security, fraudulently claiming additional pay for diving assignments they did not complete, and harassment of subordinates.