Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Choi Ga On (C) of South Korea poses after winning the women's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Chloe Kim (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Mitsuki Ono of Japan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Choi Ga On (C) of South Korea celebrates after winning the women's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Chloe Kim (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Mitsuki Ono of Japan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Choi Ga On (L) of South Korea poses after winning the women's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Chloe Kim (C) of the United States and bronze medalist Mitsuki Ono of Japan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Choi Ga On of South Korea competes en route to winning the women's snowboard halfpipe gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea competes in the men's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase (C) poses on the podium after winning the women's snowboard big air gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Yu Seung Eun of South Korea.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase (C) poses on the podium after winning the women's snowboard big air gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Yu Seung Eun of South Korea.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase (C) poses on the podium after winning the women's snowboard big air gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Yu Seung Eun of South Korea.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Benjamin Karl (C) of Austria celebrates after winning the snowboarding men's parallel giant slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026, alongside silver medalist Kim Sang Kyum (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Tervel Zamfirov of Bulgaria.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Benjamin Karl (C) of Austria celebrates after winning the snowboarding men's parallel giant slalom gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026, alongside silver medalist Kim Sang Kyum (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Tervel Zamfirov of Bulgaria.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shin Jia of South Korea performs in the women's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shin Jia of South Korea performs in the women's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shin Jia of South Korea performs in the women's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shin Jia of South Korea performs in the women's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Shin Jia of South Korea performs in the women's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

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 Jan. 27, 2026, before turning 90 on Feb. 4.

Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

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 Jan. 27, 2026, before turning 90 on Feb. 4.

Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

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 Jan. 27, 2026, before turning 90 on Feb. 4.

Abductee's mother Sakie Yokota

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 Jan. 27, 2026, before turning 90 on Feb. 4.

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) plays table tennis with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back following talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back pose for a photo following talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (R) receives a guard of honor at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. Ahn held talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi (L) the same day. (Pool photo)

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi meets the press after holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (2nd from R) holds talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) holds talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (2nd from R) at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of their talks. (Pool photo)

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) holds talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of their talks. (Pool photo)

South Korea: Two Missing as Massive Fire Rages at North Chungcheong Manufacturing Plant

A massive fire broke out at a manufacturing plant in Duseong-ri, Maengdong-myeon, Eumseong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, on Friday, January 30, spreading to a nearby mountain and leaving two people missing. Authorities issued a Level 2 fire response alert and are investigating the whereabouts of two employees believed to be inside the factory building.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea attends a press conference after winning the men's category silver at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea attends a press conference after winning the men's category silver at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's free program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura of Japan poses after winning the men's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026, alongside silver medalist Cha Jun Hwan (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Sota Yamamoto (R) of Japan.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura of Japan poses after winning the men's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026, alongside silver medalist Cha Jun Hwan (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Sota Yamamoto (R) of Japan.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Cha Jun Hwan of South Korea performs in the men's free program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura (C) of Japan poses after winning the men's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026, alongside silver medalist Cha Jun Hwan (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Sota Yamamoto (R) of Japan.

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

People watch a televised news report on Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul, South Korea, on January 16, 2026. South Korea's former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges, his first verdict on charges stemming from a martial law attempt, live footage showed Friday. Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison on Arrest Obstruction Charges

People watch a televised news report on Yoon Suk-yeol's court trial at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on January 16, 2026. South Korea's former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison on arrest obstruction charges, live footage showed Friday. Photo by Park Jintaek/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung clap during a joint press appearance following their talks in Nara, the capital of her home prefecture of Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung following a joint press appearance in Nara, the capital of her home prefecture of Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 13, 2026. (Pool photo)