Japan PM Kishida’s son to resign after ‘inappropriate’ behaviour
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s son will resign as his secretary, the premier said on Monday, citing “inappropriate” behaviour after photos of the son and other relatives apparently taken in jest sparked an uproar.
Kishida told reporters that Shotaro Kishida would step down as his secretary from Thursday, saying the change was due to “inappropriate” behaviour at the official residence.
A magazine last week published photos of the younger Kishida and relatives apparently pretending to hold a news conference at the official residence, including the podium where the prime minister usually stands.
Their actions were widely criticised by the opposition. The revelations come at an inopportune time for Kishida, who had gained a boost in popularity with the recent Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima.
Shotaro had been given a strong warning by his father about the photographs taken at the prime minister’s residence during a family function last year, a top government spokesman said.
Japan PM Kishida's eldest son quits executive secretary role
Shotaro under pressure after reports he hosted a party in official residence
TOKYO -- The Japanese government said on Monday that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's eldest son, Shotaro, will step down from his position as the prime minister's secretary on June 1.
Shotaro came under fire in the media after reports of holding a party with relatives in the prime minister's official residence, which is next to his office.
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