How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea



Analysis How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk Shreyas Reddy September 27, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Shigeru Ishiba, who is set to be Japan's next prime minister \| Image: Shigeru Ishiba's Facebook A defense hawk who has long backed engagement with North Korea is set to take office as Japan’s new leader, potentially paving the way for a shift in Tokyo’s approach to ties with its nuclear neighbor. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader on Friday, setting him up to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida next week. The 67-year-old politician’s victory comes as something of a surprise as he has long had a reputation as an outsideramong the LDP leadership, despite being relatively popular with the party’s general membership and © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea

Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk

Shreyas Reddy September 27, 2024

How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea

Shigeru Ishiba, who is set to be Japan's next prime minister | Image: Shigeru Ishiba's Facebook

A defense hawk who has long backed engagement with North Korea is set to take office as Japan’s new leader, potentially paving the way for a shift in Tokyo’s approach to ties with its nuclear neighbor.

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader on Friday, setting him up to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida next week.

The 67-year-old politician’s victory comes as something of a surprise as he has long had a reputation as an outsideramong the LDP leadership, despite being relatively popular with the party’s general membership and

How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea

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