Revising the list of kanji

[Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 - Japan Times]
 http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/ed20081116a2.html

      A panel of the Council for Cultural Affairs is working to revise the 
official list of Chinese characters in common use (joyo kanji). The 
final proposal is expected in February. The revision should draw the 
attention of not only Japanese but also foreigners interested in 
Japanese culture.
       The current joyo kanji list contains 1,945 characters. The kanji 
panel plans to add 186 characters, including "kan" of 
"kankoku" (Korea) and "satsu" of "kosatsu" (ancient temple).