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Japan Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi

Japan’s Prime Minister Seeks Historic Meeting with North Korean Leader to Resolve Decades-Old Abduction Issue

The Asia Live News Service - November 3, 2025
Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, said Monday she has formally requested a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as part of a renewed push to resolve the long-running issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago....
Fumio Kishida

Japan’s Political Shift: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Surprising Decision Not to Run for LDP Leadership

Asia News Network - August 15, 2024
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Japan’s political landscape, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that he would not seek re-election in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race. The decision, which comes just months before...