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Still waiting, families of those abducted by North Korea see generational shift

National | FOCUS Apr 18, 2022

Still waiting, families of those abducted by North Korea see generational shift

A quarter of a century has passed since families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago formed an association in a bid to win the return of their loved ones.

Former head of Japan's North Korea abductee kin group dies at 83

National Dec 18, 2021

Former head of Japan's North Korea abductee kin group dies at 83

Shigeo Iizuka, who served for 14 years as the head of a group representing families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, died at the age of 83.

Kin of Japanese abducted by North Korea urges Kishida to resolve issue

National Nov 15, 2021

Kin of Japanese abducted by North Korea urges Kishida to resolve issue

Sakie Yokota, the 85-year-old mother of Megumi Yokota, considers the new Japanese leader to be her last hope of making progress on the issue of her daughter's abduction.

Japan reluctant to accept proposal to declare end of Korean War

National Nov 7, 2021

Japan reluctant to accept proposal to declare end of Korean War

Tokyo has been concerned that a formal end to the Korean War would complicate its efforts to resolve the past abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea.

Japan's PM hopefuls seek summit with North Korea on abduction issue

National Sep 21, 2021

Japan's PM hopefuls seek summit with North Korea on abduction issue

No visible progress was seen in the Suga government, either. Tokyo and Pyongyang still have no diplomatic ties.

Taro Kono and Fumio Kishida open to holding Japan-North Korea summit

National / Politics Sep 18, 2021

Taro Kono and Fumio Kishida open to holding Japan-North Korea summit

The two LDP candidates said they were open to holding a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the issue of Pyongyang's abductions of Japanese citizens decades ago.

Japan calls for international cooperation to resolve North Korean abductions

National Jun 30, 2021

Japan calls for international cooperation to resolve North Korean abductions

The chief Cabinet secretary reiterated that Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is willing to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un without preconditions.

A year since Shigeru Yokota's death, progress elusive on North Korea abductions

National Jun 5, 2021

A year since Shigeru Yokota's death, progress elusive on North Korea abductions

Yokota was a torchbearer of Japan's campaign to bring home citizens abducted by North Korea after his teenage daughter, Megumi, was taken in 1977.

Japan lost track of key North Korean liaison officer several years ago

National Apr 15, 2021

Japan lost track of key North Korean liaison officer several years ago

The liaison, known as "Mr. Y" among the Japanese intelligence community, had told his contacts in Tokyo that he had fallen ill.

Could North Korea rain missiles on Suga and Biden's parade?

National | FOCUS Apr 14, 2021

Could North Korea rain missiles on Suga and Biden's parade?

by Jesse Johnson

Pyongyang could conduct a missile test or unveil a new weapon as it marks a key anniversary and seeks to force itself back to the top of the U.S.-Japan agenda.

Suga still game to meet North Korea's Kim after Biden rules out summit in near future

National / Politics Mar 30, 2021

Suga still game to meet North Korea's Kim after Biden rules out summit in near future

The move apparently reflects Tokyo's hope for progress on the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 1980s but could be seen as a break from Washington.

Family urge Biden administration to solve North Korea abduction issue

National Mar 16, 2021

Family urge Biden administration to solve North Korea abduction issue

Family members of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang in the 1970s and 1980s have asked President Joe Biden's administration to look into the issue.

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