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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda, head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (L), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (L), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in January 1994 at the parliament building in Tokyo shows Liberal Democratic Party leader Yohei Kono (L) shaking hands with Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2016, shows Yohei Kono speaking during an interview. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in November 2015 shows Yohei Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels. He died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in August 1993 at the prime minister's office in Tokyo shows Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yohei Kono issuing an official statement acknowledging the Japanese military's responsibility for the forced labor of Korean "comfort women" in Japan's wartime military brothels, and announcing the government's landmark apology for the issue. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in June 1994 at the parliament building in Tokyo shows (from R) Liberal Democratic Party leader Yohei Kono, Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama of the Japan Socialist Party and New Party Sakigake leader Masayoshi Takemura shaking hands before a meeting to form the Cabinet of their new coalition government. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in July 1993 at the Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo shows Yohei Kono (L) following his victory in the party's presidential election. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken on July 5, 2023, shows Yohei Kono (L), leader of a delegation from the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in September 2005 shows Yohei Kono (L) and his son Taro pointing at their nameplates as they arrived at the parliament building in Tokyo following a general election of the Japanese House of Representatives. Yohei Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on March 23, 2025, shows Yohei Kono (L), former speaker of the Japanese House of Representatives, posing for a photo with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on July 21, 2009, shows Japanese House of Representatives speaker Yohei Kono announcing the dissolution of the lower house during its plenary session. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in July 1994 shows Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono (R) chatting with Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama ahead of a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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1 year since S. Korean President Lee took office

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference in Seoul on June 8, 2026, four days after the first anniversary of him taking office. (Pool photo)

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1 year since S. Korean President Lee took office

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a press conference in Seoul on June 8, 2026, four days after the first anniversary of him taking office. (Pool photo)

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, S. Korea Defense Minister Ahn meet

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (front, L) and South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back pose for a photo in Singapore on May 30, 2026. Koizumi and Ahn confirmed during their talks that Japan and South Korea will resume a joint search-and-rescue exercise, reflecting improving ties between the nations after years of strained diplomatic and defense relations.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attending a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attending a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shake hands after a press event following their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press event with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung following their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shake hands after a press event following their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung are pictured before their summit meeting in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from R) holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not seen) in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back, far L) holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (front, 4th from L) in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far L) holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (3rd from R) in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (not seen) in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is greeted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung before their summit meeting in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far L) is greeted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from L) before their summit meeting in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) is greeted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung before their summit meeting in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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N. Korean women's football team in S. Korea

Players of North Korean soccer club Naegohyang Women's FC board a bus as they leave Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea, on May 17, 2026, after arriving for the semifinals of the Asian Football Confederation Women's Champions League.

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Football: North Korean team enroute to South Korea

Members of a North Korean women's football team arrive at an airport in Beijing on May 12, 2026, in transit to South Korea to play in the Asian Champions League semifinals.

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Football: North Korean team enroute to South Korea

Members of a North Korean women's football team arrive at an airport in Beijing on May 12, 2026, in transit to South Korea to play in the Asian Champions League semifinals.

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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.