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Japan PM Kishida Not Seeking Re-election as LDP Leader

Aug 14, 2024, 01:39 AM

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in the upcoming leadership race scheduled for September. This decision, reported by Kyodo News and other local media outlets, indicates that Kishida will step down as Prime Minister. The announcement has been confirmed by various sources, including NHK and Bloomberg, citing unnamed officials. Kishida's decision not to run for the party leadership comes amid various challenges faced by his administration.