Decades later, still no clear solution in sight for Japanese abduction issue



Analysis Decades later, still no clear solution in sight for Japanese abduction issue North Korea refuses to negotiate, and Tokyo unwilling to entertain the possibility some victims are no longer alive Kosuke Takahashi November 16, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Forty-four years ago, 13-year-old Megumi Yokota disappeared on her way home from school in Niigata, in central Japan, one of over a dozen victims Tokyo says North Korean agents abducted in the 1970s and 80s. Earlier this month, her mother Sakie Yokota, who has become the international face of these abductees, urged new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to meet Kim Jong Un in person and help her reunite with Megumi. Forty-four years ago, 13-year-old Megumi Yokota disappeared on her way home from school in Niigata, in central Japan, one of over a dozen victims Tokyo says North Korean agents abducted in the 1970s and 80s. Earlier this month, her mother Sakie Yokota, who has become the international face of these abductees, urged new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to meet Kim Jong Un in person and help her reunite with Megumi. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Decades later, still no clear solution in sight for Japanese abduction issue

North Korea refuses to negotiate, and Tokyo unwilling to entertain the possibility some victims are no longer alive

Kosuke Takahashi November 16, 2021

Decades later, still no clear solution in sight for Japanese abduction issue

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Forty-four years ago, 13-year-old Megumi Yokota disappeared on her way home from school in Niigata, in central Japan, one of over a dozen victims Tokyo says North Korean agents abducted in the 1970s and 80s.

Earlier this month, her mother Sakie Yokota, who has become the international face of these abductees, urged new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to meet Kim Jong Un in person and help her reunite with Megumi.

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