Shigeru Ishiba Set to Become Japan’s Prime Minister

Shigeru Ishiba, leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, plans to call a parliamentary election on October 27 following his expected election as prime minister on Tuesday. Ishiba succeeded Fumio Kishida as party leader in a recent vote, with the ruling coalition ensuring his appointment as the next prime minister.

Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party, announced on Monday his intention to call a parliamentary election on October 27. This follows his anticipated formal election as prime minister on Tuesday.

Ishiba secured the party leadership on Friday in a vote to succeed outgoing leader Fumio Kishida. With the ruling coalition's control of parliament, Ishiba's election as the next prime minister is assured.