Sanae Takaichi has won an historic vote to become Japan’s first female prime minister ever.
The 64-year-old conservative is known as Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ – she’s an admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
This is her third attempt at becoming the Japanese leader, and she’s the fourth PM in five years from the LDP.
She belongs to the LDP’s hardline wing, and is a protege of the late former PM Shinzo Abe.
Takaichi faces many challenges including contending with a sluggish economy, navigating a rocky US-Japan relationship and uniting the ruling party which has been rocked by scandals and internal conflicts.
Earlier today, outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet, marking an end to the administration that took office just over a year ago.
