Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he has appointed former Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto as the new internal affairs minister, replacing Minoru Terada who stepped down amid growing criticism over political funds-related scandals.Terada tendered his resignation the previous day, becoming the third minister to be effectively sacked in less than a month.Kishida told reporters at the prime minister's office that he had selected Matsumoto for his wide-ranging expertise in areas such as taxation and telecommunications as well as his experience as a Cabinet minister.Asked about the poss…READ FULL ARTICLE
