Japan PM Takaichi says no plan to dissolve lower house at present

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Saturday she has no plan to dissolve the House of Representatives at present as she needs to focus on policies that she regards as a top priority, including an economic package.The country's first female prime minister also told a press conference in Gyeongju, South Korea -- following a hectic week of overseas trips that included a two-day summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum through Saturday -- that she has made a "steady start" as Japanese leader in the field of diplomacy.Since the launch of her Cabinet last week, Takaichi has m…READ FULL ARTICLE