Abe Hospitalized Again After 19 Days... "Seems to Be for Chronic Illness Treatment"

First Hospital Visit After Resignation Announcement on the 28th of Last Month

On the afternoon of the 28th of last month, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation from the prime minister position at a press conference held at the Prime Minister's Official Residence. (AP=Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe entered Keio University Hospital in Tokyo on the morning of the 12th, Kyodo News reported.

This was Abe's first visit to the hospital in 19 days since the 24th of last month. It was his first visit since he expressed his intention to resign on the 28th of the same month due to his chronic illness. Kyodo News stated, "It appears the purpose was treatment and examination of his chronic ulcerative colitis."

Prime Minister Abe had visited Keio University Hospital for two consecutive weeks on the 17th and 24th of last month, sparking rumors of a relapse of his chronic illness. Then, on the 28th, he said, "I have decided to administer a new medication (for treatment). Continuous prescriptions are necessary, so it is difficult to predict," mentioning the need for ongoing treatment and expressing his intention to resign.

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