Japan Defense Ministry seeks 500 staffers for cybersecurity, R&D

Recruiting drive comes amid reports of hacking by China

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A staffer at Japan's Defense Ministry guides local residents at a vaccination center in Tokyo. © Reuters

YUSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's Defense Ministry aims to recruit about 500 additional technical and administrative personnel, seeking specialized staff to bolster capabilities in emerging fields such as space and cyber defense.

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