In the LDP presidential election, three days later, three people who have announced their candidacy are appealing their policies.


On the other hand, former Secretary-General Ishiba, whose trend is the focus, intends to decide on a response by the 15th, and is considering including forgoing the candidacy and supporting the Minister of State for Regulatory Reform.

The Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election to select the successor to Prime Minister Suga will be held before the announcement on the 17th of this week. Is appealing.



On the 13th, following the announcement that North Korea had succeeded in launching a long-range cruise missile, there were a series of remarks on security policies such as missile defense.



Mr. Kishida expressed his intention to consider improving missile defense capabilities, including possession of so-called "enemy base attack capability."



Mr. Kono said that "enemy base attack capability" is a past debate, and that the improvement of missile interception capability and deterrence should be discussed.



Mr. Takaichi said that he should have precision guided missiles, and said he would consider legislation to enable cyber attacks that would neutralize enemy bases.



On the other hand, former secretary-general Ishiba, who is focusing on trends, met with Mr. Kono on the 13th and received a request for cooperation when he became president, saying that he would like to build a party-raising system.



After that, Mr. Ishiba was asked by reporters whether the meeting with Mr. Kono would be a point to decide his own response, and said, "It is a fact that it will be a big point."



Mr. Ishiba intends to decide on a response by the 15th when the faction's general meeting is held, and is considering including supporting Mr. Kono by forgoing the candidacy.



In addition, Acting Secretary-General Noda is in talks with Mr. Ishiba and others on the 13th to assess the situation within the party, and will continue to work to secure recommenders.