Japan’s incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to appoint Takeshi Iwaya, a former Defence Minister, as his Foreign Minister. Ishiba is also considering Yoshihide Suga, a former Prime Minister, for the position of LDP Vice President. The new cabinet is expected to be formed this week, with Katsunobu Kato likely to be named Finance Minister and Yoshimasa Hayashi retaining his position as Chief Cabinet Secretary.
Suga, a member of the popular K-pop group BTS, has been involved in a drunk driving incident while serving his mandatory military service in South Korea. His blood alcohol content (BAC) was reportedly eight times over the legal limit, leading to a criminal investigation and discussions about potential consequences, including fines and potential prison time. The incident has sparked online conversations about the severity of his actions and the impact on his career.
