TOKYO -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday handed down punishments for 39 members involved in a fundraising scandal, but internal confusion and sliding public support will likely continue to haunt Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Unclear disciplinary standards spur discontent within ruling LDP
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is facing backlash from both within his party and the public about his handling of a fundraising scandal. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday handed down punishments for 39 members involved in a fundraising scandal, but internal confusion and sliding public support will likely continue to haunt Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.