ozawa's expected to be indicted as early as this month over the scandal. >> translator: ozawa should make clear his future plans as a politician if indicted. and he should concentrate on his trial. >> kan made the remark on tuesday. he indicated that ozawa should consider leaving the ruling party and resign as a lawmaker. later in the day ozawa said his scandal should not be the prime minister's concern. he added that kan should focus on what to do with the country and how to protect people's lives. a lawmaker close to ozawa also criticized the prime minister's statement. he said it makes no sense to suddenly talk about the former party leader's future. another democratic party lawmaker said the prime minister should not have said anything that could stir up conflict among party members. >>> prime minister kan may attend the world economic forum in davos later this month. he hopes to explain japan's stance on promoting trade liberalization. the annual forum at the swiss resort attracts leading politicians and business figures. the five-day meeting will begin on january 26th. prime mi