Remembering Shinzo Abe: Japanese Leaders Reflect on 1 Year Since His Assassination

Japanese leaders, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, marked the one-year anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Kishida pledged to tackle pressing political goals in honor of Abe's wishes. The memorial service, attended by political and business leaders, was hosted by Abe's widow and family. The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, who killed Abe during an election campaign speech, has been charged with murder and violating gun control laws. Yamagami cited Abe's alleged links to a religious group as his motive. Kishida recalled Abe's support and influence, while Abe's widow expressed her desire to make his death meaningful. The investigation has revealed connections between Abe's party and the Unification Church.