Minister Says Henoko Accident Briefing Was Insufficient as School Operator Holds First Press Conference After 7 Months

This news report covers a boat capsizing off Henoko in Okinawa that killed high school students. The head of the school corporation held his first press conference seven months after the accident. Education Minister Seki Yoshihiro said some explanation was given but not enough to be considered sufficient. He stressed the importance of sincere engagement with bereaved families and those involved, and of fully meeting public accountability. The clip is from the 3 November 2026 broadcast of Good! Morning, provided by TV Asahi NEWS.

• Boat capsized off Henoko, Okinawa, killing high school students
• School corporation chair held first press conference seven months later
• Education minister said the explanation was insufficient

沖縄・辺野古沖で船が転覆し高校生らが死亡した事故で、学校法人の理事長が先月30日に事故から7カ月経って、初めて会見を開きました。 関芳弘文科大臣 「一定の説明がなされましたものの、十分な説明がなされたとは考えておりません」 　関文科大臣は会見について、「遺族をはじめ関係者に誠実に対応し、社会に対する説明責任を十分に果たすことが重要」と指摘しました。 （「グッド！モーニング」2026年11月3日放送分より） [テレ朝NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp