Former Defense Minister Ishiba will become Japan's Prime Minister next week
NPR Online NewsSEP 12 2024
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.
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."
Additionally, Ishiba announced the lineup of his incoming administration and named former Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide the LDP's vice president.