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Japan PM vows breakthrough on North Korean abductee 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

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Japan PM vows breakthrough on North Korean abductee issue

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with North Korea in abduction issue

    Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday expressed her determination to achieve a “breakthrough” in resolving the long-standing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea, vowing to weigh all options, including summit talks. At a rally in Tokyo calling for the return of…