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Shigeru Ishiba: Abe-critic wins Japan top job at last

Shigeru Ishiba, who was elected the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Friday and is set to be sworn in as prime minister on Tuesday, has called a snap election on Oct. 27.

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After announcing the dissolution of the Lower House at a press conference on Monday, Ishiba said, "It's important for the new administration to be judged by the people as soon as possible."

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Additionally, Ishiba announced the lineup of his incoming administration and named former Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide the LDP's vice president.

He also signed an agreement on the coalition government with the leader of LDP's junior coalition partner, Komeito. According to Japan's public broadcaster NHK, campaigning for the polls will officially begin on Oct. 15.

During his campaign, Ishiba proposed revising Japan's constitution, enacting a law on national security, and creating "an Asian version of NATO."

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Meanwhile, as traders reacted to the election of Ishiba, Japan's stock market plunged over 4% while the yen strengthened to 142.52 against the dollar on Monday.

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