The U.S.-led United Nations Command solders

The U.S.-led United Nations Command solders

SEOUL, Korea, Jan. 4 Kyodo - The U.S.-led United Nations Command solders stand guard on Jul. 27, 2017 in front of North Korea's main building, in a joint security area at the border village of Panmunjeom, located in the demilitarized zone that divides the two Koreas. A North Korean soldier was shot and wounded by fellow soldiers on Nov. 13, 2017 while defecting to South Korea at the border village.

The U.S.-led United Nations Command solders

The U.S.-led United Nations Command solders

SEOUL, Korea, Jan. 4 Kyodo - The U.S.-led United Nations Command solders stand guard on Jul. 27, 2017 in front of North Korea's main building, in a joint security area at the border village of Panmunjeom, located in the demilitarized zone that divides the two Koreas. A North Korean soldier was shot and wounded by fellow soldiers on Nov. 13, 2017 while defecting to South Korea at the border village.

2018 Asian Games preparation

2018 Asian Games preparation

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - Promotional banners for the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia are seen in the center of Jakarta on Nov. 27, 2017.

2018 Asian Games preparation

2018 Asian Games preparation

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - Erick Thohir, chairman of the organizing committee of the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, makes a speech in Jakarta on Nov. 27, 2017.

2018 Asian Games preparation

2018 Asian Games preparation

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - People ride past an installation in Jakarta on Nov. 27, 2017, to promote the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

2018 Asian Games preparation

2018 Asian Games preparation

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - People ride past an installation in Jakarta on Nov. 27, 2017, to promote the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

2018 Asian Games preparation

2018 Asian Games preparation

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - Promotional banners for the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia are seen in the center of Jakarta on Nov. 27, 2017.

2018 Asian Games preparation

2018 Asian Games preparation

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - A cyclist passes a promotional banner in Jakarta on Nov. 27, 2017, for the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri visits Japan

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri visits Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 27 Kyodo - Japanese Emperor Akihito (2nd from L), alongside Empress Michiko (far L), talks to Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri (2nd from R) and Princess Alexandra at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2017. They visited Japan to mark the 90th anniversary of bilateral relations between the two countries. (Pool photo)

A South Korean soldier

A South Korean soldier

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 4 Kyodo - A South Korean soldier (front) stands face-to-face with a North Korean soldier on July 27, 2017 at the border village of Panmunjeom, located in the demilitarized zone that divides the two Koreas. A North Korean soldier was shot and wounded by fellow soldiers on Nov. 13, 2017 while defecting to South Korea at the border village.

JR Tokai to hold ceremonies for maglev train project

JR Tokai to hold ceremonies for maglev train project

TOKYO, Japan - Koei Tsuge, president of Central Japan Railway Co., also known as JR Tokai, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2014. Tsuge said the company will hold ceremonies to pray for the safety of work to build a magnetically levitated train line at JR Shinagawa and JR Nagoya Stations on Dec. 17. Last month, the Japanese government approved JR Tokai's application to construct the line linking Shinagawa and Nagoya by 2017.