South Korea: Monsoon Rains Cause Widespread Flooding, Evacuations

Monsoon rains have caused chaos across East Asia, leading to widespread flooding in South Korea on Sunday, August 3. Over 2,500 people were forced to evacuate across major southern cities and provinces, with one man found dead in Muan.

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola drinks are seen at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, February 18, 2025. Coca-Cola's full-year revenue for 2024 was $47.061 billion, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, exceeding market expectations of $46.2 billion.

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola drinks are seen at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, February 18, 2025. Coca-Cola's full-year revenue for 2024 was $47.061 billion, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, exceeding market expectations of $46.2 billion.

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola drinks are seen at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, February 18, 2025. Coca-Cola's full-year revenue for 2024 was $47.061 billion, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, exceeding market expectations of $46.2 billion.

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola drinks are seen at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, February 18, 2025. Coca-Cola's full-year revenue for 2024 was $47.061 billion, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, exceeding market expectations of $46.2 billion.

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola drinks are seen at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, February 18, 2025. Coca-Cola's full-year revenue for 2024 was $47.061 billion, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, exceeding market expectations of $46.2 billion.

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola drinks are seen at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, February 18, 2025. Coca-Cola's full-year revenue for 2024 was $47.061 billion, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, exceeding market expectations of $46.2 billion.

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola drinks are seen at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, February 18, 2025. Coca-Cola's full-year revenue for 2024 was $47.061 billion, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, exceeding market expectations of $46.2 billion.

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola's Revenue Increases in 2024

Coca-Cola drinks are seen at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, February 18, 2025. Coca-Cola's full-year revenue for 2024 was $47.061 billion, an increase of 3% over the same period last year, exceeding market expectations of $46.2 billion.

Ishikawa in 2nd round of Travelers golf tournament

Ishikawa in 2nd round of Travelers golf tournament

CROMWELL, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa hits a bunker shot on the No.2 hole during the second round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, on June 20, 2014. Ishikawa shot a 3-over 73 to tie for 114th with a 3-over 143 and failed to make the cut.

New farm minister Wakabayashi pledges to restore trust

New farm minister Wakabayashi pledges to restore trust

TOKYO, Japan - New Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Masatoshi Wakabayashi speaks at a news conference in Tokyo after assuming the post Sept. 4. Wakabayashi, who replaced scandal-tainted Takehiko Endo, pledged to restore trust. Endo resigned on Sept. 3 over the misuse of farm subsidies involving a farmers' mutual aid association he headed.

Higa finishes 35th in Honda LPGA in Thailand

Higa finishes 35th in Honda LPGA in Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Mamiko Higa of Japan finishes 35th in the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament with a four-round total of 3 over par at Siam Country Club on Feb. 23, 2014.

Ishikawa makes cut at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Ishikawa makes cut at Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa blasts out of a bunker on the 15th hole during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, on March 23, 2012. Ishikawa squeaked past the 36-hole cut at 3-over for the tournament tied in 61st place.

Ishikawa's slow start at U.S. Open

Ishikawa's slow start at U.S. Open

BETHESDA, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan is pictured at the sixth hole during the first round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, on June 16, 2011. Ishikawa shot a 3-over 74 to tie for 62nd place after the first round.

Ishikawa at British Open

Ishikawa at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the 13th hole during the third round of the British Open at Old Course in St. Andrews on July 17, 2010. Ishikawa lost more ground with a 3-over 75 in the third round.

Ishikawa falls further at Scottish Open

Ishikawa falls further at Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa lines up his putt on the 13th hole during the third round of the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club near Glasgow, Scotland, on July 10, 2010. Ishikawa dropped five spots to tie for 55th at 3-over 216.

Ishikawa falls further at Scottish Open

Ishikawa falls further at Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits a tee shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club near Glasgow, Scotland, on July 10, 2010. Ishikawa dropped five spots to tie for 55th at 3-over 216.

Ikeda makes cut at Masters

Ikeda makes cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Yuta Ikeda of Japan lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Ikeda had a 77 but scraped through on his Masters debut to tie for 40th on 3-over 147.

Italy's Manassero becomes youngest golfer to make cut at Masters

Italy's Manassero becomes youngest golfer to make cut at Masters

AUGSUTA, United States - Italian 16-year-old Matteo Manassero acknowledges spectators during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Manassero, who shot a 76 to tie for 40th on 3-over 147, became the youngest player to make the cut at the event, after South African Bobby Cole, who did it in 1967 aged 18 years and 10 months.

Ikeda makes cut at Masters

Ikeda makes cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Yuta Ikeda of Japan takes his second shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Ikeda had a 77 but scraped through on his Masters debut to tie for 40th on 3-over 147.

Ishikawa plays in Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

Ishikawa plays in Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa reacts after teeing off on the 5th hole during the second round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 12, 2010. The 18-year-old Japanese money title winner mixed six birdies with five bogeys and a double bogey en route to a 1-over 73 that dropped him into a tie for 131st at 3 over.

Ishikawa plays in Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

Ishikawa plays in Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa looks at his club during the second round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 12, 2010. The 18-year-old Japanese money title winner mixed six birdies with five bogeys and a double bogey en route to a 1-over 73 that dropped him into a tie for 131st at 3 over.

Komura summons U.S. envoy over taxi driver's murder

Komura summons U.S. envoy over taxi driver's murder

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura (L) meets with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Schieffer (R) and U.S. military officials at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on April 3 over the alleged murder of 61-year-old taxi driver Masaaki Takahashi by Olatunbosun Ugbogu, a 22-year-old U.S. Navy seaman. Ugbogu was arrested the same day.

U.S. navy commander offers apology over murder of taxi driver

U.S. navy commander offers apology over murder of taxi driver

YOKOSUKA, Japan - U.S. Naval Forces Japan Commander Rear Adm. James Kelly (R) hands a letter of apology to Yokosuka Mayor Roichi Kabaya at Yokosuka city hall on April 3 over the suspected murder of a Japanese taxi driver by a U.S. sailor. Kelly visited the city hall together with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Schieffer

Japan, China starts talks over food-poisoning outbreak

Japan, China starts talks over food-poisoning outbreak

TOKYO, Japan - Li Chunfeng (2nd from right), head of a Chinese government delegation, speaks at the beginning of talks with Japanese delegates held at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on Feb. 3 over a food-poisoning outbreak allegedly triggered by Chinese-made frozen meat dumplings.

Japan, China starts talks over food-poisoning outbreak

Japan, China starts talks over food-poisoning outbreak

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese government officials (seated on the right side) hold talks with their Japanese counterparts (left) at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo on Feb. 3 over a food-poisoning outbreak allegedly triggered by Chinese-made frozen meat dumplings.

Plan to summon Nukaga nixed

Plan to summon Nukaga nixed

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Fukushiro Nukaga answers questions from reporters at the ministry on Nov. 30 after the ruling and opposition camps agreed that a House of Councillors committee will hold off on an already endorsed plan to summon him on Dec. 3 over a collusion scandal.

Nagasaki mayor lodges protest with Kyuma over A-bomb remarks

Nagasaki mayor lodges protest with Kyuma over A-bomb remarks

TOKYO, Japan - Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue (C) hands a protest note to Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma (R) at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on July 3 over Kyuma's comments on June 30 that the atomic bombing of Nagasaki was ''something that couldn't be helped.'

Miyazato's hat-trick hopes fade at Japan Women's Open

Miyazato's hat-trick hopes fade at Japan Women's Open

IBARAKI, Japan - U.S. tour rookie Ai Miyazato is seen disappointed as she failed in putting in the 4th hole, ending with a 3-over 75 on the second round of the Japan Women's Open to fall eight shots behind leader Jang Jeong of South Korea and into a tie for 10th place at Ibaraki Country Club in Osaka Prefecture on Sept. 29.

Miyazato surges to 9th-place finish at Women's British Open

Miyazato surges to 9th-place finish at Women's British Open

LYTHAM & ST. ANNES, England - Japan's Sakura Yokomine smiles after sinking a birdie putt in the final round of the Women's British Open at at Royal Lytham in Lancashire, England, on Aug. 6. Yokomine finished tied for 16th on 3-over 291 after shooting a 71.

Creamer moves into tie for 13th

Creamer moves into tie for 13th

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. LPGA star Paula Creamer matched the day's low with a 71 and moved into a tie for 13th at 3-over 219 on the third round of the Salonpas World Ladies at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 6.

S. Korea beats U.S. 7-3 in World Baseball Classic

S. Korea beats U.S. 7-3 in World Baseball Classic

ANAHEIM, United States - South Korean team members (front) celebrate their victory 7-3 over Team USA (back) in the second round of the World Baseball Classic at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 13.

Oyama leads Fudo by 3 strokes at JLPGA Tour C'ship

Oyama leads Fudo by 3 strokes at JLPGA Tour C'ship

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Shiho Oyama struggled to a 3-over-par 75 but clung onto the top of the leaderboard after the third round of the season-ending Japan LPGA Tour Championship at Miyazaki Country Club on Nov. 26. Oyama managed just one birdie against four bogeys for a 54-hole total of 4-under 212.

Wie fails to make cut versus men at Casio World Open

Wie fails to make cut versus men at Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Michelle Wie attends a new conference Nov. 25 after failing by one shot to make the cut against the men after faltering with a 3-over-par 75 in the second round of the Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture.

Wie fails to make cut versus men at Casio World Open

Wie fails to make cut versus men at Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Michelle Wie is stunned at the 18th hole after missing a one-meter putt in the second round of the Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture on Nov. 25. She failed to make the cut against the men by only one shot after faltering with a 3-over-par 75 in the round.

(1)Miyazato off to slow start at Kraft Nabisco c'ship

(1)Miyazato off to slow start at Kraft Nabisco c'ship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japanese golfer Ai Miyazato tees off on the opening day of the four-day Kraft Nabisco Championship on March 24 on the U.S. LPGA tour at Mission Hills Country Club. She went 3-over-par 75 and finished in a tie for 43rd place.

(1)Miyazato off to slow start at Kraft Nabisco c'ship

(1)Miyazato off to slow start at Kraft Nabisco c'ship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japanese golfer Ai Miyazato watches the ball as 15-year-old amateur Michelle Wie plays a shot on the eighth hole on the opening day of the four-day Kraft Nabisco Championship on March 24 on the U.S. LPGA tour at Mission Hills Country Club. Miyazato went 3-over-par 75 and finished in a tie for 43rd place.

(3)Over 100,000 attend Rengo's May Day rallies across Japan

(3)Over 100,000 attend Rengo's May Day rallies across Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Kiyoshi Sasamori, president of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo), the nation's largest labor union group, addresses a May Day rally held in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park on April 29. Rengo used to hold May Day rallies on May 1. But in 2001, it started organizing the rallies on the first day of Japan's ''Golden Week'' holidays in a bid to draw more participants.

(2)Koreans angered by Aso's remarks

(2)Koreans angered by Aso's remarks

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean citizens shout their protest outside the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on June 3 over remarks made by top Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) policy chief Taro Aso that Koreans voluntarily adopted Japanese names during Japan's colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula.

Suzuki scores 2 hits with a run against Rangers

Suzuki scores 2 hits with a run against Rangers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki runs to third base on the way to scoring a run from second on an Edgar Martinez single in the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers in Seattle on April 13. Suzuki went 2-for-6, bagged two stolen bases and scored a run in the Mariners victory 4-3 over the Rangers in 13 innings. (MLB)

Nishiyama hits 2nd homer in Hiroshima win

Nishiyama hits 2nd homer in Hiroshima win

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hiroshima outfielder Shuji Nishiyama watches his second homer of the evening leave Hiroshima Stadium on Aug. 4 as the Carp romped 12-3 over the Yomiuri Giants in the Central League. Nishiyama also connected for a grand slam in the second inning.

Mitsui executive apologizes for employees' arrest

Mitsui executive apologizes for employees' arrest

TOKYO, Japan - Jun Tashiro (L), vice president of Mitsui & Co., apologizes at the Tokyo head office July 3 over the arrest of three employees on suspicion of interfering in the bidding process for a government-funded power project on Russian-held Kunashiri Island in 2000.

(3)Masters golf tournament begins

(3)Masters golf tournament begins

AUGUSTA, United States - Shigeki Maruyama joins the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11. He finished 3 over par 75, placing 53rd.

Suntory down Kobe Steel to win national rugby final

Suntory down Kobe Steel to win national rugby final

TOKYO, Japan - Suntory members rejoice after winning their second straight national rugby championship on Feb. 3 over Kobe Steel 28-17 at Prince Chichibu Rugby Ground in Tokyo.

Hingis wins Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis championship

Hingis wins Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis championship

TOKYO, Japan - Martina Hingis of Switzerland raises the trophy after winning the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis championship 7-6 (8-6), 4-6, 6-3 over Monica Seles of the United States.

Japan routs S. Korea in 4-nation baseball

Japan routs S. Korea in 4-nation baseball

KOBE, Japan - Yomiuri Giants catcher Shinnosuke Abe, batting in the designated hitter's slot, drives in the first run of the game with one out in the second inning at Green Stadium Kobe on Oct. 31, as Japan romped 11-3 over South Korea to claim their second win against one loss in the four-nation round-robin tournament for second place. Cuba, which defeated Japan, won the tourney with a perfect record of three wins without a loss.

(3)Over 4,700 missing in WTC attack

(3)Over 4,700 missing in WTC attack

NEW YORK, United States - A flower is seen in New York on Sept. 13 placed on a car covered by dust from the collapsed World Trade Center twin towers.

Japan, Singapore hold negotiations on FTA

Japan, Singapore hold negotiations on FTA

SINGAPORE - Officials from Japan (left side) and Singapore begin a third round of negotiations in Singapore on Sept. 3 over a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), with the aim of making this round the last and putting the accord into force by next summer.

Japan, China begin talks on trade row

Japan, China begin talks on trade row

BEIJING, China - Japan (R) and China (L) begin two days of senior working-level talks in Beijing on July 3 over an intensified trade row involving Japan's import curb on farm products and China's retaliatory measures.

Kuroki comes on strong for win in Pacific League opener

Kuroki comes on strong for win in Pacific League opener

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Lotte Marines right-hander Tomohiro Kuroki overcomes a shaky first inning to post his first opening-day win 6-3 over the Seibu Lions on March 24. Kuroki gave up three runs on four hits over eight innings for the win at Seibu Dome in Saitama Prefecture.