I would like to ask the Japanese people from the bottom of my heart: please turn your thoughts to the...
It has been more than 40 years for many families whose loved ones were abducted by agents of North Korea. In the meantime, North Korean people...
The blue ribbon is a symbol of the national movement calling for the rescue of abductees. Who would consider it a form of hate speech?
It is my earnest wish that the politicians and government officials will take to heart how cruel it is that multiple generations have to face the...
The two leaders, wearing matching blue business suits, found rapport as they tackled concerns about North Korea’s abductions, Chinese aggression, and other global issues.
“Megumi, I want to take your place if it means you could come back to Japan.”
Japan confirmed a new prime minister in early September 2020 without having achieved any progress in bringing home Megumi Yokota and the other Japanese abducted...
Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that introduces one overarching thought that branches off to a wide variety of themes. Our hope is for readers to...
In politics, the most important thing is to give results. During my tenure of seven years and eight months, I have worked hard to achieve those...
Kim Dong Chul, PhD (66), a U.S. citizen who was arrested by North Korea for alleged espionage and later freed in May 2018, told...
In North Korea, there are many Japanese citizens who long to return to their home country, but cannot. There is substantive new testimony...
Dearest Megumi, I have called out your beloved name more times than I can remember, determined to see you again, as you know. Megumi...
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