Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning her to become the country’s first female prime minister. Takaichi, a former economic security minister, defeated Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff vote, as the party seeks to recover from recent electoral losses and restore public trust.
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Japan’s ruling party elects Takaichi, paving way for first woman prime minister
