Ishiba Becomes Japan's Likely Next PM After Winning LDP Leadership Contest

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has picked Ishiba Shigeru as its next leader. Ishiba is expected to succeed Kishida Fumio, who is stepping down from the position, as the country's next prime minister.

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00:00Ishiba Shigeru is likely to be Japan's next prime minister after becoming the new leader

00:05of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

00:08The leadership contest went to a runoff after none of the nine candidates won a majority

00:12in the first round of voting.

00:14Ishiba is expected to replace Kishida Fumio as prime minister.

00:18Kishida decided to step down as leader of the party following a series of scandals and

00:23low approval ratings.

00:25Ishiba Shigeru will do his best to make Japan a safe and secure country where everyone can

00:35live with a smile once again.

00:38Thank you very much.

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