TOKYO -- A former Japanese defense minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, has emerged as a leading candidate to become the next foreign minister, part of an unexpected reshuffle in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership following Sunday's general election.
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Yoshimasa Hayashi celebrates after winning a Diet lower house seat on Oct. 31. © Kyodo
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