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JIP chief Yoshimura

JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Osaka gov. and chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, holds a press conference at the prefectural headquarters in Osaka on Oct. 22, 2025, a day after Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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JIP chief Yoshimura

JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Osaka gov. and chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, holds a press conference at the prefectural headquarters in Osaka on Oct. 22, 2025, a day after Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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Heads of ruling parties hold talks

Heads of ruling parties hold talks

Sanae Takaichi (R), the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and Hirofumi Yoshimura, chief of the LDP's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, ahead of their talks after she was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the JIP's backing.

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JIP chief Yoshimura

JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, for talks with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after she was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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JIP chief Yoshimura

JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, for talks with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after she was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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JIP headquarters

JIP headquarters

Photo taken in Osaka on Oct. 19, 2025, shows the headquarters of the Japan Innovation Party, which became the ruling Liberal Democratic Party' new coalition partner the following day. LDP President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister with the party's backing in parliament on Oct. 21. Posters of JIP chief and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura are shown.

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JIP headquarters

JIP headquarters

Photo taken in Osaka on Oct. 19, 2025, shows the headquarters of the Japan Innovation Party, which became the ruling Liberal Democratic Party' new coalition partner the following day. LDP President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister with the party's backing in parliament on Oct. 21. Posters of JIP chief and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura are shown.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Combined photo shows Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura holding a joint press conference after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura sign a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura pose for a photo after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura hold a press conference after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura hold a press conference after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold policy talks

Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold policy talks

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi is pictured after holding coalition talks with the opposition Japan Innovation Party in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold policy talks

Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold policy talks

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, meets the press in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2025, after holding coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of a parliamentary vote to choose the next prime minister.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold policy talks

Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold policy talks

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, meets the press in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2025, after holding coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of a parliamentary vote to choose the next prime minister.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold coalition talks

Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold coalition talks

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2025, after holding coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of a parliamentary vote to choose the next prime minister.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold coalition talks

Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold coalition talks

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2025, after holding coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of a parliamentary vote to choose the next prime minister.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold coalition talks

Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold coalition talks

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2025, after holding coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of a parliamentary vote to choose the next prime minister.

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Japan Innovation Party leader Yoshimura

Japan Innovation Party leader Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of the Japan Innovation Party, the second largest opposition force, speaks to the press in Tokyo on Oct, 15, 2025, following his meeting with new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi, alongside JIP co-leader Fumitake Fujita. The two parties agreed to begin talks on forming a coalition government.

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-COLOMBES-OLY-HOCKEY

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-COLOMBES-OLY-HOCKEY

(240806) -- COLOMBES, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jip Janssen (R) and Koen Bijen of the Netherlands celebrate the men's hockey semi-final match between the Netherlands and Spain in Colombes, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-COLOMBES-OLY-HOCKEY

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-COLOMBES-OLY-HOCKEY

(240806) -- COLOMBES, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jip Janssen (L) of the Netherlands scores a penalty stroke during the men's hockey semi-final match between the Netherlands and Spain in Colombes, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-HOCKEY

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-HOCKEY

(240730) -- PARIS, July 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jip Janssen (bottom) of the Netherlands competes during the men's pool A match of hockey between Great Britain and the Netherlands in Colombes, northwest suburbs of Paris, France, July 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ren Pengfei)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BASKETBALL-FIBA-WORLD CUP 2023-PRE-EVENT

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BASKETBALL-FIBA-WORLD CUP 2023-PRE-EVENT

(230520) -- JAKARTA, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- JIP, official mascot of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, is seen during the Revamp My Court program in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 20, 2023. Revamp My Court program is a process of refurbishment of the host city's local basketball court with the aim of leaving a legacy, as part of a pre-event series toward the FIBA World Cup 2023 in three host countries Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BASKETBALL-FIBA-WORLD CUP 2023-PRE-EVENT

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BASKETBALL-FIBA-WORLD CUP 2023-PRE-EVENT

(230520) -- JAKARTA, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- JIP, official mascot of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, is seen during the Revamp My Court program in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 20, 2023. Revamp My Court program is a process of refurbishment of the host city's local basketball court with the aim of leaving a legacy, as part of a pre-event series toward the FIBA World Cup 2023 in three host countries Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BASKETBALL-FIBA-WORLD CUP 2023-PRE-EVENT

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BASKETBALL-FIBA-WORLD CUP 2023-PRE-EVENT

(230520) -- JAKARTA, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kids pose with JIP, the official mascot of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, during the Revamp My Court program in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 20, 2023. Revamp My Court program is a process of refurbishment of the host city's local basketball court with the aim of leaving a legacy, as part of a pre-event series toward the FIBA World Cup 2023 in three host countries Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BASKETBALL-FIBA-WORLD CUP 2023-PRE-EVENT

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-BASKETBALL-FIBA-WORLD CUP 2023-PRE-EVENT

(230520) -- JAKARTA, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- JIP, official mascot of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, is seen during the Revamp My Court program in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 20, 2023. Revamp My Court program is a process of refurbishment of the host city's local basketball court with the aim of leaving a legacy, as part of a pre-event series toward the FIBA World Cup 2023 in three host countries Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Ki-Duk Kim Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Seung-Yeon Lee Characters: Sun-hwa Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hee Jae Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Seung-Yeon Lee & Hee Jae Characters: Sun-hwa & Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hee Jae & Seung-Yeon Lee Characters: & Sun-hwa Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hyuk-Ho Kwon Characters: Min-gyu (husband) Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hyun-Kyoon Lee Characters: Tae-suk Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hee Jae & Seung-Yeon Lee Characters: & Sun-hwa Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Seung-Yeon Lee & Hyun-Kyoon Lee Poster Characters: Sun-hwa, Tae-suk Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hyun-Kyoon Lee, Seung-Yeon Lee & Hyuk-Ho Kwon Characters: Tae-suk, Sun-hwa, Min-gyu (husband) Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hyuk-Ho Kwon Characters: Min-gyu (husband) Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hee Jae & Seung-Yeon Lee Characters: & Sun-hwa Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hyuk-Ho Kwon Characters: Min-gyu (husband) Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hyun-Kyoon Lee Characters: Tae-suk Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hee Jae & Seung-Yeon Lee Characters: & Sun-hwa Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hyun-Kyoon Lee, Seung-Yeon Lee & Hyuk-Ho Kwon Characters: Tae-suk, Sun-hwa, Min-gyu (husband) Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hyun-Kyoon Lee & Seung-Yeon Lee Poster Characters: Tae-suk, Sun-hwa Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Seung-Yeon Lee & Hyun-Kyoon Lee Characters: Sun-hwa, Tae-suk Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hyun-Kyoon Lee Characters: Tae-suk Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hyuk-Ho Kwon Characters: Min-gyu (husband) Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Hee Jae Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

3-Iron; Bin-Jip (2004)

Seung-Yeon Lee Characters: Sun-hwa Film: 3-Iron; Bin-Jip; 3 Iron (in-jip) Kor/Jp 2004, / Tv-Titel: 'Bin-Jip - Der Schattenmann' Director: Ki-Duk Kim 07 September 2004 Date: 07 September 2004

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