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Yoshihide Suga is a Japanese politician who served as prime minister from September 2020 to October 2021. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, he succeeded Shinzo Abe after Abe resigned for health reasons and had previously been Abe's chief cabinet secretary. Suga's administration governed during the COVID-19 pandemic and continued work on digital government and other domestic policy priorities.
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When was Yoshihide Suga Japan's prime minister?
Yoshihide Suga served as prime minister from September 2020 to October 2021. He took office after Shinzo Abe resigned for health reasons.
Which political party does Yoshihide Suga belong to?
Suga is a member of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party. Before becoming prime minister, he was a leading senior figure in the party-led government.
What job did Yoshihide Suga hold before becoming prime minister?
He served as Shinzo Abe's chief cabinet secretary. That role made him a central government spokesperson and a close political aide before his premiership.
Who did Yoshihide Suga succeed as prime minister?
He succeeded Shinzo Abe in September 2020 after Abe resigned because of health problems. Suga then led Japan until October 2021.
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