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Golf: Nichirei Ladies

South Korea's Lee Min Young acknowledges the crowd after winning the Nichirei Ladies golf tournament in a three-way playoff at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba near Tokyo on June 21, 2026.

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Golf: Nichirei Ladies

Lee Min Young (L) of South Korea hugs Mizuki Ooide of Japan after beating her in a three-way playoff of the Nichirei Ladies golf tournament at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba near Tokyo on June 21, 2026.

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Golf: Nichirei Ladies

South Korea's Lee Min Young poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Nichirei Ladies golf tournament at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba near Tokyo on June 21, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – US: New Yorkers Gather Outside Pizzeria to Watch Match

New Yorkers gathered outside Little Italy Pizza in Manhattan, New York, on Thursday night to watch a FIFA World Cup 2026 match.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Mexico’s Win Over South Korea Sparks Street Celebrations in L.A.

Mexico secured its place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, June 18, sparking large celebrations at watch parties in Los Angeles' Koreatown. While most fans celebrated peacefully, one man was shot in the leg near a watch party on Irolo Street, and the Los Angeles Police Department issued a citywide tactical alert as crowds filled the streets.

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Japan-U.S.-South Korea joint coast guard exercise

Members of the Japan Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard and South Korea's Korea Coast Guard line up after conducting a joint exercise at Yokohama port in eastern Japan on June 19, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Mexico Squad Greeted by Fans in Guadalajara Before South Korea Showdown

Mexico's national soccer team arrived in Guadalajara on Tuesday ahead of their Group A World Cup 2026 match against South Korea, where dozens of fans welcomed them at the team hotel. Players later came out of their rooms to greet supporters, who gathered with flags and chants. The match is scheduled for Friday, June 19 at Estadio Guadalajara.

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Scene in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea, June 9 Kyodo - People look at a screen showing news about a meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping, at a subway station in Pyongyang on June 9, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu of South Korea reacts after scoring the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu of South Korea reacts after scoring the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu of South Korea reacts after scoring the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Oh Hyeon Gyu (L) of South Korea scores the winner in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (C, back) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (6) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (6) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Hwang In Beom (6) of South Korea scores in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Ladislav Krejci (L) of the Czech Republic celebrates after giving his side the lead in the first half of a World Cup Group A football match against South Korea at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A security officer stands guard near Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea, June 8 Kyodo - Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo)

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Ex-Japan PM Kishida attends forum on Asia

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida makes a speech at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on June 9, 2026, focusing on the importance of Japan-South Korea cooperation in strategic areas such as critical minerals.

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Ex-Japan PM Kishida attends forum on Asia

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida makes a speech at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on June 9, 2026, focusing on the importance of Japan-South Korea cooperation in strategic areas such as critical minerals.

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Ex-Japan PM Kishida attends forum on Asia

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida makes a speech at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on June 9, 2026, focusing on the importance of Japan-South Korea cooperation in strategic areas such as critical minerals.

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Ex-Japan PM Kishida attends forum on Asia

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida makes a speech at the Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on June 9, 2026, focusing on the importance of Japan-South Korea cooperation in strategic areas such as critical minerals.

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China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

A man looks at a Chinese newspaper in Beijing on June 9, 2026, a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first visit to Pyongyang in seven years.

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China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

A man looks at a Chinese newspaper in Beijing on June 9, 2026, a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first visit to Pyongyang in seven years.

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China-N. Korea summit

A large screen in Beijing shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) attending a welcoming ceremony with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026.

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China-N. Korea summit

A large screen in Beijing shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shaking hands in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese and North Korean flags hang on the North Korean Foreign Ministry building in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

A Chinese flag is hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

A Chinese flag is hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese and North Korean flags are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese and North Korean flags are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026.

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Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026.

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Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026.

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Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Rally of abductees' families

TOKYO, Japan, June 1 Kyodo - Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a rally in Tokyo on May 30, 2026. Yokota's sister, Megumi, was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13. (Kyodo)

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 2

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Rally of abductees' families

Hitomi Soga, a Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korea in 1978 and repatriated in 2002, speaks during a rally seeking the early return of other abductees in Tokyo on May 30, 2026, holding a watch given by her mother Miyoshi, who was taken with Soga and remains missing.

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Rally of abductees' families

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a rally in Tokyo on May 30, 2026, organized by the families and supporters of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s to call for their early return.

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Rally of abductees' families

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a rally in Tokyo on May 30, 2026. Yokota's sister, Megumi, was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13.

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Rally of abductees' families

Sakie Yokota, 90, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13, speaks at a rally in Tokyo on May 30, 2026, organized by the families and supporters of abductees to call for their early return.

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Rally of abductees' families

Families and supporters of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago hold a rally in Tokyo on May 30, 2026, to call for their early return, with about 800 people, including Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, attending.