We will establish and hold a headquarters meeting related to the suspension of blast furnaces of JFE Steel Corporation and hold a headquarters meeting.

JFE Steel Corporation East Japan Works Keihin district will suspend the blast furnaces by the end of September 2023, which will affect the economy and employment of the prefecture. The government, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, and Kawasaki City jointly hold the "the first meeting of the relevant administrative organization related to the suspension of blast furnaces of JFE Steel Corporation" with the aim of coordinating responses.