Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

(From L) Yuichiro Tamaki, chief of the Democratic Party for the People, Yoshihiko Noda, head of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, meet in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2025, to discuss possible cooperation to oust the Liberal Democratic Party from power when parliament elects the next prime minister.

S. Korean presidential election

S. Korean presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election

S. Korean presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election

S. Korean presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election

S. Korean presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election

S. Korean presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korea presidential election

S. Korea presidential election

Kim Moon Soo of the conservative People Power Party concedes defeat in the South Korean presidential election in Seoul in the early hours of June 4, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election campaign

S. Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo of the People Power Party speaks at a campaign rally in Daegu, South Korea, on May 28, 2025.

S. Korean presidential election campaign

S. Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo of the People Power Party speaks at a campaign rally in Daegu, South Korea, on May 28, 2025.

Early voting begins for S. Korea presidential race

Early voting begins for S. Korea presidential race

South Korean presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo (L) of the ruling conservative People Power Party casts an early vote at a polling station in Incheon, near Seoul, on May 29, 2025, ahead of the June 3 election.

Early voting begins for S. Korea presidential race

Early voting begins for S. Korea presidential race

South Korean presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo (L) of the ruling conservative People Power Party casts an early vote at a polling station in Incheon, near Seoul, on May 29, 2025, ahead of the June 3 election.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Lee Jun Seok (front, L), the presidential candidate of the minor New Reform Party and a former People Power Party leader, poses for a photo with a student at Yonsei University in Seoul on May 12, 2025, as South Korea's official election campaign kicks off.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Lee Jun Seok (L), the presidential candidate of the minor New Reform Party and a former People Power Party leader, eats lunch with students at the cafeteria of Yonsei University in Seoul on May 12, 2025, as South Korea's official election campaign kicks off.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo, the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, gestures during his election campaign rally in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 12, 2025.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo, the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, gestures during his election campaign rally in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 12, 2025.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo, the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, speaks during his election campaign rally in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 12, 2025.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo, the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, speaks during his election campaign rally in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 12, 2025.

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

Kim Moon-soo (C), presidential candidate of South Korea's conservative People Power Party, is pictured at a campaign in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2025. South Korea on Monday kicked off an official campaign for the snap presidential election on June 3, caused by the ouster of former conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol from office over his botched martial law bid last December. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

Kim Moon-soo, presidential candidate of South Korea's conservative People Power Party, speaks at a campaign in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2025. South Korea on Monday kicked off an official campaign for the snap presidential election on June 3, caused by the ouster of former conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol from office over his botched martial law bid last December. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

Kim Moon-soo 1st R), presidential candidate of South Korea's conservative People Power Party, shakes hands with a stall owner during a campaign at a market in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2025. South Korea on Monday kicked off an official campaign for the snap presidential election on June 3, caused by the ouster of former conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol from office over his botched martial law bid last December. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

South Korea Presidential Election Campaign - Seoul

Kim Moon-soo R, front), presidential candidate of South Korea's conservative People Power Party, is pictured at a campaign in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2025. South Korea on Monday kicked off an official campaign for the snap presidential election on June 3, caused by the ouster of former conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol from office over his botched martial law bid last December. Photo by NEWSIS via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo (R), the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, visits a market in Seoul while campaigning on May 12, 2025.

South Korean presidential election campaign

South Korean presidential election campaign

Former South Korean Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo (R), the presidential candidate for the People Power Party, visits a market in Seoul while campaigning on May 12, 2025.

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

South Korea's former Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo speaks during a convention of the conservative People Power Party in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on May 3, 2025, after the party picked him in a primary as its candidate for the June 3 presidential election.

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

South Korea's former Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo speaks during a convention of the conservative People Power Party in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on May 3, 2025, after the party picked him in a primary as its candidate for the June 3 presidential election.

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

South Korea's former Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo (R) celebrates during a convention of the conservative People Power Party in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on May 3, 2025, after the party picked him in a primary as its candidate for the June 3 presidential election.

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

Ex-minister Kim becomes S. Korean conservatives' presidential pick

South Korea's former Employment and Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo celebrates during a convention of the conservative People Power Party in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, on May 3, 2025, after the party picked him in a primary as its candidate for the June 3 presidential election.

South Korea presidential election

South Korea presidential election

Han Dong Hoon, former leader of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, announces his candidacy for the June 3 presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul on April 10, 2025.

South Korea presidential election

South Korea presidential election

Han Dong Hoon, former leader of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, announces his candidacy for the June 3 presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul on April 10, 2025.

Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2

Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2

People and members of media waiting for the oil tanker Eagle S to arrive to the Port of Kilpilahti near the city of Porvoo, on the Gulf of Finland on December 28, 2024. Cook Islands-registered ship Eagle S is suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2. Police in Finland supported by Border Guard of Finland transferred the seized vessel closer to land today to continue the investigation of damage caused to undersea cables. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2

Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2

People and members of media waiting for the oil tanker Eagle S to arrive to the Port of Kilpilahti near the city of Porvoo, on the Gulf of Finland on December 28, 2024. Cook Islands-registered ship Eagle S is suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2. Police in Finland supported by Border Guard of Finland transferred the seized vessel closer to land today to continue the investigation of damage caused to undersea cables. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2

Oil tanker Eagle S suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2

People and members of media waiting for the oil tanker Eagle S to arrive to the Port of Kilpilahti near the city of Porvoo, on the Gulf of Finland on December 28, 2024. Cook Islands-registered ship Eagle S is suspected of the disruption of the Finland-Estonia electrical link Estlink 2. Police in Finland supported by Border Guard of Finland transferred the vessel closer to land today to continue the investigation of damage caused to undersea cables. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party and the opposition party confront each other in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party chant in union in front of the National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (2nd R, up) to boycott the vote to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who has been serving as acting president, in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party leave the parliamentary chamber to boycott the vote to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who has been serving as acting president, in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party chant in union in front of the National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (C, up) to boycott the vote to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who has been serving as acting president, in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party and the opposition party confront each other in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party and the opposition party standing by the National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (C, up) confront each other in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

South Korea Votes To Impeach Acting President Han Duck-Soo

Lawmakers of the ruling People Power Party chant in union in front of the National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (C, up) to boycott the vote to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who has been serving as acting president, in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korea's opposition-controlled parliament voted Friday to impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo who had served as the acting president following President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik said in a televised plenary session that the motion to impeach Han was passed with 192 votes in favor in the 300-member unicameral parliament. It was the first time in the country's modern history that an impeachment motion against an acting president is put to a vote and passed in the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/Yao Qilin/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korean ruling party leader Han Dong Hoon

South Korean ruling party leader Han Dong Hoon

South Korea's ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong Hoon speaks at a press conference at the parliament in Seoul on Dec. 16, 2024.

South Korean ruling party leader Han Dong Hoon

South Korean ruling party leader Han Dong Hoon

South Korea's ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong Hoon speaks at a press conference at the parliament in Seoul on Dec. 16, 2024.

South Korea: People Protest Outside Parliament, Calling For President Yoon’s Resignation 2

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeo declared martial law late on Tuesday, December 3, accusing the opposition of anti-national activities. However, he lifted the order early Wednesday after the National Assembly passed a resolution calling for its removal. After the emergency order was lifted, protesters gathered around the parliament in Yeouido, calling for Yoon's resignation.

South Korea National Assembly Fails Impeachment - Seoul

South Korea National Assembly Fails Impeachment - Seoul

South Korea's National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik ends the voting process on President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment motion in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2024. South Korea's parliament on Saturday failed to pass President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment motion as most of ruling People Power Party lawmakers refused to vote on it in Seoul, South Korea on December 7, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea National Assembly Fails Impeachment - Seoul

South Korea National Assembly Fails Impeachment - Seoul

South Korea's National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik ends the voting process on President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment motion in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2024. South Korea's parliament on Saturday failed to pass President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment motion as most of ruling People Power Party lawmakers refused to vote on it in Seoul, South Korea on December 7, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea National Assembly Fails Impeachment - Seoul

South Korea National Assembly Fails Impeachment - Seoul

Staff members of South Korea's parliament count the votes on President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment motion in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2024. South Korea's parliament on Saturday failed to pass President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment motion as most of ruling People Power Party lawmakers refused to vote on it in Seoul, South Korea on December 7, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea National Assembly Fails Impeachment - Seoul

South Korea National Assembly Fails Impeachment - Seoul

Staff members of South Korea's parliament count the votes on President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment motion in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2024. South Korea's parliament on Saturday failed to pass President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment motion as most of ruling People Power Party lawmakers refused to vote on it in Seoul, South Korea on December 7, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

South Korea: People Gather Outside National Assembly Demanding President Yoon’s Resignation

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeo declared martial law late on Tuesday, December 3, accusing the opposition of engaging in anti-national activities. The order was lifted early Wednesday after the National Assembly passed a resolution calling for its removal. This video shows people gathering outside the National Assembly, demanding Yoon’s resignation.

South Korea: People Protest Outside Parliament, Calling For President Yoon’s Resignation

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeo declared martial law late on Tuesday, December 3, accusing the opposition of anti-national activities. However, he lifted the order early Wednesday after the National Assembly passed a resolution calling for its removal. After the emergency order was lifted, protesters gathered around the parliament in Yeouido, calling for Yoon's resignation.

Sri Lanka election

Sri Lanka election

Sri Lanka's President and National People's Power party leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake (L) speaks to reporters on the day of the country's parliamentary elections on Nov. 14, 2024, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka election

Sri Lanka election

Sri Lanka's President and National People's Power party leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake (C, front) walks with his supporters after casting his vote in the country's parliamentary elections on Nov. 14, 2024, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.