### [2024-01-19](/feed/2024/01/19/index.md)

##### 2023–2024 Japanese slush fund scandal
# The Seiwa Seisaku Kenkyūkai, Kōchikai, and Shisuikai factions of the Liberal Democratic Party all announce their intention to dissolve as a result of the scandal. 




### Sources:

1. [Nikkei Asia](https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Biggest-faction-in-Japan-s-ruling-party-decides-to-disband-lawmaker)

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