Overview

• Sixty-four South Korean nationals suspected of phishing were flown from Cambodia to Incheon on Oct. 18 aboard a government-chartered flight.
• The Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin have effectively agreed to cooperate with Ishin providing outside-cabinet support, with party leaders expected to sign the agreement on Oct. 20.
• Hokkaido Nippon‑Ham Fighters kept their Japan Series hopes alive with consecutive wins, reaching three straight by Oct. 19 to set up a decisive Climax Series game in Fukuoka.
• Chiba J defeated Gunma 84–70 to start the B.League B1 season 7–0, which the league says is the longest unbeaten opening run from the start of a B1 season.
• Racehorse Embroidery won the Shuka Sho in 1:58.3, securing the Oka Sho–Shuka Sho double in the three-race filly classics.