Koriki Jojima

Koriki Jojima (城島光力, Jōjima Kōriki, 1 January 1947), is a Japanese politician and former minister of finance who was in office from 1 October to 26 December 2012. He also served as the minister for economy, trade and industry.

Early life and education

Jojima was born in Yanagawa, Fukuoka, on 1 January 1947. He is a graduate of Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University. He received a bachelor's degree in agronomy in March 1970.

Career

Jojima is the former head of Ajinomoto Workers' Union where he served for about 25 years and also, of Japan Food Industry Workers' Union Council. He then served as a council member of the Japan Productivity Center for Socio-Economic Development. He is a veteran lawmaker. He was first elected to parliament in 1996 as a member of the now defunct New Frontier Party, led by Ichiro Ozawa.

Jojima is one of the founding members of Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ). He served as the parliament affairs chief of the DPJ. He was also a member of committee on fundamental national policies. He was appointed finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle on 1 October 2012, replacing Jun Azumi in the post. It was his first cabinet post. Jojima served in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda until 26 December 2012, and he was replaced by Taro Aso as finance minister.