Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe named new foreign, defense and other ministers, bidding to shore up plummeting public approval ratings and head off potential unrest within his party by giving cabinet posts to experienced lawmakers from outside his close circle.
TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe named new foreign, defense and other ministers, bidding to shore up plummeting public approval ratings and head off potential unrest within his party by giving cabinet posts to experienced lawmakers from outside his close circle.
A series of political scandals in recent months, including allegations that Abe provided favors for friends—charges he denies—have threatened the prime minister’s leadership. Recent polls have shown public support for Abe’s government below 30%, a record low.
