Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90
The Japan Times's headline. Reported by The Japan Times, South China Morning Post, Channels Television, The Korea Times.
What the sources say, in brief
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda has died at the age of 90, according to the Nikkei business daily as reported by The Korea Times and the South China Morning Post. The Japan Times also reported his death at 90. Fukuda became Japan's first second-generation prime minister when he took office in September 2007, according to The Japan Times. He used his brief period in office to seek closer ties with Asian neighbours, particularly China, the South China Morning Post reported. Channels Television reported that he resigned in September 2008 as his approval ratings dropped and retired as a politician in 2012. The sources provided do not give a cause of death or funeral arrangements. This is a developing story.
Key points
- The Korea Times reported, citing the Nikkei business daily, that Fukuda died at the age of 90.
- The Japan Times said Fukuda became the country's first second-generation prime minister in September 2007.
- The South China Morning Post said Fukuda used his brief time in office to seek closer ties with Asian neighbours, particularly China.
- Channels Television reported that Fukuda resigned in September 2008 as his approval ratings dropped.
- Channels Television said Fukuda retired as a politician in 2012.
What we know
- Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda died at the age of 90, according to the Nikkei business daily as cited by The Korea Times and the South China Morning Post.
- Fukuda was the first son of a prime minister to become prime minister, according to The Korea Times.
- Fukuda assumed office in September 2007, according to The Japan Times.
- Fukuda resigned in September 2008 as his approval ratings dropped, according to Channels Television.
- Fukuda retired as a politician in 2012, according to Channels Television.
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90. Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda has died at the age of 90, according to the Nikkei business daily as reported by The Korea Times and the South China Morning Post. The Japan Times also reported his death at 90. Fukuda became Japan's first second-generation prime minister when he took office in September 2007, according to The Japan Times. He used his brief period in office to seek closer ties with Asian neighbours, particularly China, the South China Morning Post reported. Channels Television reported that he resigned in September 2008 as his approval ratings dropped and retired as a politician in 2012. The sources provided do not give a cause of death or funeral arrangements. This is a developing story. Covered by 4 publications. The Japan Times: Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90. South China Morning Post: Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for seeking China ties, dies at 90. Channels Television: Former Japan PM Yasuo Fukuda Dies At 90. The Korea Times: Yasuo Fukuda, Japan's first second-generation prime minister, dies at 90, Nikkei reports.
Who is covering it
- The Japan Times Japan Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90 The son of former Japanese leader Takeo Fukada became the country's first second-generation prime minister when he assumed office in September 2007. 26 Oct · Tier 2
- South China Morning Post Hong Kong Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for seeking China ties, dies at 90 Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who used his brief period in office to seek closer ties with Asian neighbours, particularly China, has died at the age of 90, according to the Nikkei business daily on Monday. The Japanese politician, the first son of a prime minister to become one hi 26 Oct · Tier 2
- Channels Television Nigeria Former Japan PM Yasuo Fukuda Dies At 90 He resigned in September 2008 as his approval ratings dropped. He retired as a politician in 2012. 26 Oct · Tier 2
- The Korea Times South Korea Yasuo Fukuda, Japan's first second-generation prime minister, dies at 90, Nikkei reports TOKYO — Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who used his brief period in office to seek closer ties with Asian neighbors, particularly China, has died at the age of 90, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday. The Japanese politician, the first son of a prime minister to become premier 26 Oct · Tier 3
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