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North Korea-Japan dialogue could see resolution of abduction issue: Moon

Ahead of landmark trilateral summit in Tokyo, ROK President says "prudent" talks possible

Tokyo could resolve the longstanding issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea through dialogue with the DPRK and by “taking a prudent and active attitude," South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said.

In an interview with the Yomiuri Shimbun ahead of a major trilateral summit between China, Japan, and South Korea slated to begin on Wednesday, Moon reiterated Seoul's desire to press Pyongyang on the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea.

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