Japan PM's Son Fired Over Controversial Party at Official Residence
TL;DR
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's son, Shotaro Kishida, will be removed from his position as political secretary following a controversy over a year-end party at the prime minister's official residence. Photos of Shotaro Kishida and relatives mimicking members of the political body at symbolically important locations in the residence surfaced in the media last week. The prime minister has taken responsibility for his son's appointment.
Topics:worldpolitics#controversy#fumio-kishida#official-residence#political-secretary#politics#shotaro-kishida
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- Japan PM Kishida says his son to quit as aide after 'inappropriate' behaviour Yahoo News
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