Question

SPA! magazine featured a cover story on “girls” inspired by this action who worship a “god of the lower classes.” An apology for an aggressive donation campaign that may have led to this action was given by Chung Hwan Kwak. After this action, a political party severed all ties with CARP and other fronts for a group known for its Blessing ceremonies. Three months (20[1])after this action, the first state (*) funeral of its type in 55 years hurt the approval ratings of the Liberal Democratic Party leader. This action took place during a campaign speech in Nara City and was motivated by one man’s support for the Unification Church. Tetsuya Yamagami used a handmade gun to carry out this action. For 10 points, name this 2022 action that ended the life of a former Japanese Prime Minister. ■END■

ANSWER: assassination of Shinzo Abe [or assassination of Abe Shinzo; accept synonyms for assassination such as killing or shooting Shinzo Abe; reject “Japanese Prime Minister” in place of Abe]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
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