Japan PM Kishida won't run in LDP presidential election, Kyodo reports

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday in a surprise move that he would not run in the next vote for his party's leadership in September, paving the way for a new prime minister to lead the country until legislative elections on October 25, 2025. Kishida was elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in 2021, and his three-year term expires in September. Whoever wins the domestic vote will succeed him as prime min…

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to resign

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said he would step down next month, succumbing to public disaffection over political scandals and rising living costs that marred his three-year term, and setting off a scramble to replace him.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down next month, signaling possible political uncertainty ahead for one of the closest U.S. allies in Asia.Kishida’s announcement came as the Japanese were observing the traditional Bon holiday.He told a press briefing that he would not run for reelection next month as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP.“It is necessary to clearly demonstrate to citizens that the LDP is…

Japan’s Fumio Kishida to step down

Economic problems and a corruption scandal: The Japanese Prime Minister has announced his resignation.

Japan's Prime Minister says he will not run again in September

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move Wednesday, announced he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister.