Japan's Kan:expect new BOJ move to correct yen rise

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TOKYO Dec 1 (Reuters) - Japanese National Strategy Minister Naoto Kan said on Tuesday he welcomed the Bank of Japan's decision to introduce a new funding operation, saying he expects it to slow the yen's rise.

"I'm glad that the BOJ made a quick decision at an extra policy meeting," Kan, who is also deputy prime minister, told reporters.

"The BOJ acted quickly in cooperation with the government in response to the yen's rise." (Reporting by Tetsushi Kajimoto) ((tetsushi.kajimoto@thomsonreuters.com; +81 3 6441 1829; Reuters Messaging: tetsushi.kajimoto.reuters.com@reuters.net)) ((If you have a query or comment on this story, send an email to news.feedback.asia@thomsonreuters.com))