Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and will step down next month, citing a loss of public trust amid political scandals and economic challenges that have marred his term. During his tenure, Kishida faced plummeting approval ratings, partly due to his association with controversial groups and rising living costs that have burdened households.
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Japanese prime minister won’t seek reelection amid political scandals

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down amid scandals, economic issues; LDP to elect new leader amid rising regional tensions.

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