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Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Sakie Yokota (C), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press after holding a meeting with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 8, 2026. Standing beside Yokota is Satomi Mori, who heads a group to support her.

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Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Sakie Yokota (C), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press after holding a meeting with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 8, 2026. Standing beside Yokota is Satomi Mori, who heads a group to support her.

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Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Sakie Yokota (L), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, poses with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (R) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 8, 2026. Standing beside Yokota is Satomi Mori, who heads a group to support her.

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Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Sakie Yokota (C), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (R) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 8, 2026. Sitting beside Yokota is Satomi Mori, who heads a group to support her.

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Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Sakie Yokota (C), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (R) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 8, 2026. Sitting beside Yokota is Satomi Mori, who heads a group to support her.

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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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Japan's top admiral to visit S. Korea

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Adm. Akira Saito holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, saying he will visit Seoul on April 15-16 to hold talks with his counterparts from South Korea and the United States.

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S. Korea-Poland summit in Seoul

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk meet the press following their talks at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on April 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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S. Korea-Poland summit in Seoul

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from R) holds talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (3rd from L) at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on April 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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S. Korea-Poland summit in Seoul

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) shakes hands with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on April 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

People welcome Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's arrival at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, as he visits North Korea for two days.

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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

People welcome Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's arrival at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, as he visits North Korea for two days.

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Former Japan PM Ishiba's visit to South Korea

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a keynote speech at a symposium hosted by the Asan Institute for Policy Studies in Seoul, South Korea, on April 8, 2026. He noted the importance of strengthening cooperation between Japan, the United States and South Korea to deal with North Korea.

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Golf: Ford Championship

Kim Hyo Joo of South Korea poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Ford Championship golf tournament at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, Arizona, on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shin Ji A of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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CORRECTED: Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Lee Hae In of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shin Ji A of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shin Ji A of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Golf: Founders Cup

Kim Hyo Joo of South Korea poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Founders Cup golf tournament on March 22, 2026, at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, California.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

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Japan-S. Korea finance dialogue

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama holds a press conference following the 10th round of bilateral finance ministerial dialogue with her South Korean counterpart Koo Yun Cheol in Tokyo on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Moon Bo Gyeong of South Korea hits a two-run home run in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Lee Jung Hoo of South Korea hits a double, driving in a run, in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Moon Bo Gyeong of South Korea hits a two-run home run in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Lee Jung Hoo of South Korea reacts after driving in a run with a double in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Robbie Glendinning of Australia hits a solo home run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Robbie Glendinning of Australia hits a solo home run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Ahn Hyun Min of South Korea reacts after driving in a run with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Ahn Hyun Min of South Korea reacts after driving in a run with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Ahn Hyun Min of South Korea hits a sacrifice fly, driving in a run, in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Ahn Hyun Min of South Korea hits a sacrifice fly, driving in a run, in the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

South Korean players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. South Korea clinched a quarterfinal berth with the victory. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

South Korean players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. South Korea clinched a quarterfinal berth with the victory. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Australian players are pictured after losing to South Korea in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

South Korean players acknowledge the crowd after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. South Korea clinched a quarterfinal berth with the victory. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Australian players acknowledge the crowd after losing to South Korea in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

Australian players acknowledge the crowd after losing to South Korea in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

South Korean players pose for a photo after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. South Korea clinched a quarterfinal berth with the victory. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

HANAMAKI, Japan, March 7 Kyodo - People cheer for Japan pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in Hanamaki, his hometown in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, at a public viewing site for a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea on March 7, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Scene from Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea, March 8 Kyodo - People buy flowers to celebrate International Women's Day in Pyongyang on March 8, 2026. (Kyodo)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (facing camera) is greeted by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan's Chen Chieh-hsien slides into third base on a sacrifice bunt by Chiang Shao-hung in the 10th inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan's Chen Chieh-hsien reacts after reaching third base on a sacrifice bunt by Chiang Shao-hung in the 10th inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan's Chiang Kun-yu lays down a game-winning sacrifice bunt in the 10th inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan's Stuart Fairchild hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)