Japan's PM to reshuffle Cabinet in 'damage control' amid Unification Church furore

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TOKYO, Aug 10 ― Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will reshuffle his Cabinet, removing some ministers with links to the Unification Church in a bid to stem plunging...

TOKYO, Aug 10 ― Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will reshuffle his Cabinet, removing some ministers with links to the Unification Church in a bid to stem plunging support amid growing public outrage over the ruling party's ties to the controversial group.

That has brought a rare public focus in Japan on the group, which critics call a cult, with lawmakers from the conservative LDP having previously appeared at events sponsored by church affiliates. The issue has helped drive Kishida's public support rating to below 50 per cent, its lowest since he became prime minister.

Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi, Abe's brother, is leaving the Cabinet, although local media reports said that is due to his health problems.

 

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