"When you develop games or programs, there are no borders or barriers," Mr. Thae said. "So, it is very difficult to verify the identities of IT workers."
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He noted that the U.S. wrote Japan’s pacifist constitution after World War II but has given Tokyo increased leeway and encouragement to beef up its military forces in recent years.
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