The move by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help her governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years.

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election on February 8.The move is an

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament on Friday, paving the way for an early election on Feb. 8. The move is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity

The performance followed agreements on DNA testing for victims of the 1942 Chosei coalmine disaster, cooperation against scam crimes and the launch of economic security talks. The joint performance was arranged after Takaichi recalled a comment Lee made during an earlier meeting in Gyeongju that learning to play the drums had been a lifelong dream.

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month.

Sanae Takaichi’s plan to win over cost-of-living-conscious voters spooked investors, driving a bond selloff around the world.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says he always wanted to play the drums, so Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi surprised him after a summit, and they hit it off.

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stressed her intention to make commitments on financial sustainability, after announcing Monday that she will dissolve the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Diet,