Japan PM Kishida resigns as ruling party faction head amid funds scandal. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has resigned as the leader of his faction within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) amid a political funds scandal. This decision comes as the LDP faces allegations of underreporting revenue from fundraising parties, with suspicions of kickbacks to lawmakers. Unlike his predecessors, Kishida had retained his faction leadership since October 2021. His resignation aims to restore public trust, following declining Cabinet approval ratings and amidst controversies, including alleged connections to the Unification Church. This move marks a significant shift in Japan's political landscape, emphasizing the urgency to address political integrity.
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Asia Daily: December 8, 2023
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Japan PM Kishida resigns as ruling party faction head amid funds scandal. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has resigned as the leader of his faction within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) amid a political funds scandal. This decision comes as the LDP faces allegations of underreporting revenue from fundraising parties, with suspicions of kickbacks to lawmakers. Unlike his predecessors, Kishida had retained his faction leadership since October 2021. His resignation aims to restore public trust, following declining Cabinet approval ratings and amidst controversies, including alleged connections to the Unification Church. This move marks a significant shift in Japan's political landscape, emphasizing the urgency to address political integrity.