Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know

With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?

A policeman stands guard in front of the headquarters of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo. The LDP will select a new leader next month. © Reuters

ALICE FRENCH, TAMAYO MUTO and YUICHI SHIGA, Nikkei staff writers

August 15, 2024 18:21 JST

TOKYO -- Japan is set to have a new leader next month after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he would not seek reelection as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.