Facing scandal and dwindling polls, Japan's PM Kishida says he'll step down

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, meaning Japan will have a new prime minister, Japan's NHK public television and other media reported.

Aug 14, 2024 - 02:00
Facing scandal and dwindling polls, Japan's PM Kishida says he'll step down

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives at a press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday. Kishida confirmed he will not seek re-election as leader of Japan's governing party.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, meaning Japan will have a new prime minister, Japan's NHK public television and other media reported.

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