Abe's death spotlights Unification Church links to Japan's LDP

Cabinet members acknowledge support from group tied to ruling party lawmakers for decades

Many Japanese lawmakers have received support in elections from groups affiliated with the Unification Church, or participated in events held by such groups. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

ERIKA KOBAYASHI, Nikkei staff writer

July 30, 2022 06:14 JST

TOKYO -- The assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the suspect's grudge against the Unification Church have heightened public scrutiny of the group's web of connections to Japanese officials.