The move is seen as an attempt to avoid a split within his governing Liberal Democratic Party, which lost its upper house majority in an election in July.

Japanese prime minister resigns due not only to poor electoral performance but also strong pressure within his own Liberal Democratic Party.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is trying to cement a legacy for his short leadership tenure by restoring the full transcript of a Japanese politician’s “anti-military speech” in 1940.

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hosts outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday on a goodwill visit aimed at highlighting the two countries' commitment to improve once-frosty ties and cooperate more closely on trade.

President Lee Jae Myung and outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a bilateral summit in Busan on Tuesday, focusing on expanding cooperation between the two countries.

Days before his expected resignation, outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba won't go quietly, preparing to deliver a personal message commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, according to sources.

Protests over immigration, rising costs, and LDP infighting force PM Shigeru Ishiba to resign, ending his pro-globalist and defence-driven policies.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is picking its new leader in an internal vote on Oct 4. Whoever wins could go on also to become prime minister. Incumbent Shigeru Ishiba has said he will resign to take responsibility for poor showings at the ballot box.

The new LDP leader and prime minister will need help from either or both of the centre-right opposition groups, the Japan Innovation Party, or Ishin, and the Democratic Party for the People, with which the LDP has collaborated on budget bills.