Japan Mourns Slain Former Leader Abe at Memorial One Year After Assassination

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech one year ago, shocking the nation.
Japanese political and business leaders gathered at a memorial service in Tokyo to honor Abe.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to achieve Abe's policy goals and increase security measures following his assassination.
The suspect who killed Abe claimed he was motivated by Abe's supposed links to a religious group.
Abe is remembered for bold economic reforms and strengthening Japan's military, though some issues like ties to the Unification Church remain controversial.