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 Korean President Lee

South Korean President Lee

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference in Seoul on Jan. 21, 2026.

South Korean President Lee

South Korean President Lee

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference in Seoul on Jan. 21, 2026.

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

American Cinematheque 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts - LA

South Korean and American singer-songwriter EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) arrives at the American Cinematheque's 5th Annual Tribute To The Crafts held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 16, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

MFW - Ralph Lauren Afterparty Arrivals

MFW - Ralph Lauren Afterparty Arrivals

Mark Lee (rapper and member of the South Korean boy band NCT) while arriving at the Ralph Lauren After Party after attending the fashion show during Milan's Fashion Week Men's Fall / Winter 2026-2027 in Milan, Italy on January 16, 2026. Photo by Alessandro Bremec/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

MFW - Ralph Lauren Afterparty Arrivals

MFW - Ralph Lauren Afterparty Arrivals

Mark Lee (rapper and member of the South Korean boy band NCT) while arriving at the Ralph Lauren After Party after attending the fashion show during Milan's Fashion Week Men's Fall / Winter 2026-2027 in Milan, Italy on January 16, 2026. Photo by Alessandro Bremec/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

MFW - Ralph Lauren Afterparty Arrivals

MFW - Ralph Lauren Afterparty Arrivals

Mark Lee (rapper and member of the South Korean boy band NCT) while arriving at the Ralph Lauren After Party after attending the fashion show during Milan's Fashion Week Men's Fall / Winter 2026-2027 in Milan, Italy on January 16, 2026. Photo by Alessandro Bremec/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

MFW - Ralph Lauren Afterparty Arrivals

MFW - Ralph Lauren Afterparty Arrivals

Mark Lee (rapper and member of the South Korean boy band NCT) while arriving at the Ralph Lauren After Party after attending the fashion show during Milan's Fashion Week Men's Fall / Winter 2026-2027 in Milan, Italy on January 16, 2026. Photo by Alessandro Bremec/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aso-Lee talks in Seoul

Aso-Lee talks in Seoul

Taro Aso, deputy president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, meets the press following his talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul on Jan. 16, 2026.

Aso-Lee talks in Seoul

Aso-Lee talks in Seoul

Taro Aso (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on Jan. 16, 2026.

Aso-Lee talks in Seoul

Aso-Lee talks in Seoul

Taro Aso (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on Jan. 16, 2026.

Aso-Lee talks in Seoul

Aso-Lee talks in Seoul

Taro Aso (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on Jan. 16, 2026.

Aso-Lee talks in Seoul

Aso-Lee talks in Seoul

Taro Aso (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on Jan. 16, 2026.

Ex-S. Korean President Yoon faces court ruling

Ex-S. Korean President Yoon faces court ruling

A bus apparently carrying former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol heads to Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Jan. 16, 2026, for a court ruling in a case linked to his martial law declaration.

Ex-S. Korean President Yoon faces court ruling

Ex-S. Korean President Yoon faces court ruling

A bus apparently carrying former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol enters Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Jan. 16, 2026, for a court ruling in a case linked to his martial law declaration.

S. Korean President Lee leaves Japan

S. Korean President Lee leaves Japan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrives at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture on Jan. 14, 2026, as he winds up his trip to Japan for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (Pool photo)

S. Korean President Lee leaves Japan

S. Korean President Lee leaves Japan

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung waves at Kansai International Airport in Osaka Prefecture on Jan. 14, 2026, after winding up his trip to Japan for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (Pool photo)

Stray Kids

Stray Kids

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The South Korean male singing group Stray Kids attended the Golden Disc Awards ceremony in Taipei, China, on January 10, 2026.

Stray Kids

Stray Kids

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The South Korean male singing group Stray Kids attended the Golden Disc Awards ceremony in Taipei, China, on January 10, 2026.

Stray Kids

Stray Kids

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The South Korean male singing group Stray Kids attended the Golden Disc Awards ceremony in Taipei, China, on January 10, 2026.

Stray Kids

Stray Kids

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The South Korean male singing group Stray Kids attended the Golden Disc Awards ceremony in Taipei, China, on January 10, 2026.

Stray Kids

Stray Kids

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The South Korean male singing group Stray Kids attended the Golden Disc Awards ceremony in Taipei, China, on January 10, 2026.

Stray Kids

Stray Kids

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The South Korean male singing group Stray Kids attended the Golden Disc Awards ceremony in Taipei, China, on January 10, 2026.

Stray Kids

Stray Kids

TAIPEI, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The South Korean male singing group Stray Kids attended the Golden Disc Awards ceremony in Taipei, China, on January 10, 2026.