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Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, said on Wednesday that he would not seek to remain in office as the country welcomes a new leader this autumn. Mr. Kishida, 67, has strengthened ties with the United States and South Korea during his three years in office, nearly doubling Japan's defense spending under his leadership. But at home, his popularity has been hit by political funding scandals and relatively high inflation. Mr. Kishida told a news conference that he would not seek re-election in ...

2024-08-14 02:57:28