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U.N. Security Council meeting on N. Korea

Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations Kazuyuki Yamazaki (bottom) speaks during a session of the U.N. Security Council on North Korea's nuclear and missile development at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 30, 2026, alongside North Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song.

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Wife of ousted S. Korean president Yoon sentenced to 4 years

People watch a televised Seoul High Court ruling on Kim Keon Hee, wife of South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, in Seoul on April 28, 2026. The appeals court increased her sentence from 20 months to four years in prison on corruption charges.

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Wife of ousted S. Korean president Yoon sentenced to 4 years

People watch a televised Seoul High Court ruling on Kim Keon Hee, wife of South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, in Seoul on April 28, 2026. The appeals court increased her sentence from 20 months to four years in prison on corruption charges.

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Farmers in N. Korea's Sinuiju

Photo taken from Dandong, China, in May 2024, shows people engaging in farming in Sinuiju, northwestern North Korea.

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

South Korea's Kim Hye Seong reacts after being called out on strikes with the bases loaded in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Japan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan right hander Taisei Ota reacts after grounding out South Korea's Lee Jung Hoo to conclude a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Ukyo Shuto of Japan catches a fly ball by South Korea's Jahmai Jones in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Ukyo Shuto of Japan catches a fly ball by South Korea's Jahmai Jones in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan right hander Hiromi Ito reacts after striking out South Korea's Park Dong Won in the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan right hander Hiromi Ito reacts after striking out South Korea's Park Dong Won in the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after striking out South Korea's Shay Whitcomb in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is pictured after allowing an RBI single to South Korea's Lee Jung Hoo in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after allowing a two-run double to South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after allowing a two-run double to South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan outfielder Seiya Suzuki fails to catch a two-run double by South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan outfielder Seiya Suzuki fails to catch a two-run double by South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi reacts after allowing a two-run double to South Korea's Moon Bo Gyeong in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani (R) of Japan talks to South Korea's Jahmai Jones, a former teammate with the Los Angeles Angels, ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

South Korea's delegation marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

South Korea's Lee Jung Hoo (L) is pictured after hitting a single in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Czech Republic vs. S. Korea

South Korea's Lee Jung Hoo hits a single in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C match against the Czech Republic on March 5, 2026, at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. (For editorial use only)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

(From L) Spain's Tim Dieck, Japan's Yuma Kagiyama and Kaori Sakamoto, South Korea's Cha Jun Hwan and Italy's Daniel Grassl pose during the finale of the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

(From L) Spanish ice dancers Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck, Japan's Yuma Kagiyama and Kaori Sakamoto, South Korea's Cha Jun Hwan and Italy's Daniel Grassl acknowledge the crowd during the finale of the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

South Korea's Kim Gil Li (front) competes en route to winning the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

South Korea's Kim Gil Li (C) poses with the gold medal she won in the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, alongside compatriot and silver medalist Choi Min Jeong (L) and bronze medalist Corinne Stoddard of the United States.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

South Korea's Kim Gil Li (C) poses with the gold medal she won in the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, alongside compatriot and silver medalist Choi Min Jeong (L) and bronze medalist Corinne Stoddard of the United States.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

South Korea's Kim Gil Li (C) poses with the gold medal she won in the women's short track speed skating 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 20, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, alongside compatriot and silver medalist Choi Min Jeong (L) and bronze medalist Corinne Stoddard of the United States.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

People in support of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol rally near Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Feb. 19, 2026. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment the same day for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

A television monitor at Seoul Station shows former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (back, L) during sentencing trial in his insurrection case on Feb. 19, 2026, at Seoul Central District Court. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

A television monitor at Seoul Station shows former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (back, L) during sentencing trial in his insurrection case on Feb. 19, 2026, at Seoul Central District Court. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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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

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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

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Yoon Suk Yeol Court Hearing - Seoul

This file photo taken on Feb. 20, 2025 shows Yoon Suk-yeol (C) attending a hearing of his impeachment trial at the constitutional court in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea's special counsel on Tuesday sought the death penalty for former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection, according to multiple local media. Photo by Yao Qilin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yoon Suk Yeol Court Hearing - Seoul

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (facing camera) is pictured at a court hearing in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 13, 2026. South Korea's special counsel on Tuesday sought the death penalty for former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection, according to multiple local media. Photo by NEWSIS/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yoon Suk Yeol Court Hearing - Seoul

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (R, close to the screen) is pictured at a court hearing in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 13, 2026. South Korea's special counsel on Tuesday sought the death penalty for former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection, according to multiple local media. Photo by NEWSIS/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Symposium on N. Korea's abductions

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 14 Kyodo - Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks at a government-sponsored symposium on the issue in Tokyo on Dec. 13, 2025. He called for the early return of abductees including his older sister Megumi, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13. (Kyodo)

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Symposium on N. Korea's abductions

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks at a government-sponsored symposium on the issue in Tokyo on Dec. 13, 2025. He called for the early return of abductees including his older sister Megumi, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13.

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1st anniv. of S. Korea martial law declaration

Supporters of South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally near the parliament in Seoul on Dec. 3, 2025, the first anniversary of his failed martial law declaration.

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1st anniv. of S. Korea martial law declaration

Supporters of South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally near the parliament in Seoul on Dec. 3, 2025, the first anniversary of his failed martial law declaration.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against South Korea's Shin San Hui in the second round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 20, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against South Korea's Shin San Hui in the second round of the men's singles at the Yokohama Keio Challenger tennis tournament in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Nov. 20, 2025. Nishikori returned to competition after a hiatus of about three months due to a back injury.

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Japan's new PM Takaichi

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, over North Korea's launch of ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan earlier in the day.

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N. Korea's 80th anniversary of ruling party's founding

People perform during an event marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea at Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang on Oct. 9, 2025.

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N. Korea's 80th anniversary of ruling party's founding

People perform during an event marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea at Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang on Oct. 9, 2025.

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N. Korea's 78th anniversary of ruling party's founding

Spectators wave North Korean national flags at Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang as they watch mass games during an event marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea on Oct. 9, 2025.

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77th anniversary of N. Korea's founding

People bow at a mural depicting North Korea's former leaders -- founder Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il -- in Pyongyang on Sept. 9, 2025, the 77th anniversary of the country's founding.

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77th anniversary of N. Korea's founding

People bow at a mural depicting North Korea's former leaders -- founder Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il -- in Pyongyang on Sept. 9, 2025, the 77th anniversary of the country's founding.

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