Kishida receives Yamagiwa resignation
21:00 JST, October 24, 2022
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said late Monday that he has received a resignation from Daishiro Yamagiwa, the economic revitalization minister, apparently over his relationship with the Unification Church.
Kishida told reporters that a replacement will be announced on Tuesday. He added that he feels responsible for appointing Yamagiwa.
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