Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with North Korea in abduction issue
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is committed to resolving the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea. She expressed a strong desire to achieve a breakthrough during her tenure, urging North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to take a significant step. The Japanese government officially recognizes 17 abductees, with five having been returned in 2002 following a summit between the two nations. AI