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Which country is outside the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council?

Japan is outside the five permanent seats. The United Kingdom, United States of America and China each hold a permanent seat. Authority — Charter of the United Nations,…

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Which country is outside the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council?

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Japan is outside the five permanent seats. The United Kingdom, United States of America and China each hold a permanent seat.

Authority — Charter of the United Nations, Article 23(1).

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Option A

The United Kingdom is a permanent member under Article 23.

Option B

The United States of America is a permanent member under Article 23.

Option C

Japan does not appear in the permanent-member list in Article 23.

Option D

China holds a permanent seat under Article 23.

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