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[Bookmark] Megumi Yokota Film Premiere A Push for the Return of North Korean Abduction Victims
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Shinzo Abe on His 8 Years as Prime Minister: ‘Many Challenges, But Also Successes’
In politics, the most important thing is to give results. During my tenure of seven years and eight months, I […]
Politics & Security
At Least 7 Japanese are Living in North Korea Against their Will, says Freed American Who Met Them
Kim Dong Chul, PhD (66), a U.S. citizen who was arrested by North Korea for alleged espionage and […]
Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | Japan Must Act on New Evidence of Abductions by North Korea
In North Korea, there are many Japanese citizens who long to return to their home country, but cannot. […]
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Dear Megumi: Your Father Went to Heaven Thinking of You; I Will Carry the Campaign Through
Dearest Megumi, I have called out your beloved name more times than I can remember, determined to see […]
Politics & Security
The Time to Act is Now: Bring Home Megumi and All North Korean Abduction Victims
On July 9, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reminded Japan and the world that the abductions by North Korea [&
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Thousands Taken: Kidnappings by North Korea’s Kim Dynasty Continue for Half a Century
The death of Shigeru Yokota in June was a reminder of the atrocities perpetrated by North Korea under […]
Politics & Security
[Speaking Out] Kim Jong Un’s Transfer of Power to Sister: What It Means to the Abduction Issue
Shigeru Yokota, the father of Megumi Yokota who was abducted by North Korea, has passed away. I have […]
Shigeru-san, We Will Not Give Up Until Megumi and all Abduction Victims Come Home
This essay is dedicated to Mr. Shigeru Yokota (1932-2020), who fought for victims abducted by North Korea. [&helli
Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | Shigeru Yokota’s Death A Call for PM Abe to Break the Deadlock Over Abductions
It saddens us deeply to report the death of Shigeru Yokota on June 5. He was 87. […]
OBITUARY | Shigeru Yokota: Torchbearer for Japanese Effort to Rescue North Korea’s Abductees
Shigeru Yokota spent over half of his 87 years fighting for his daughter to be rescued after she […]
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Dear Megumi: Your Mother Turned 84, and There’s Little Time Left to Bring You Home
Dear Megumi, I know it might seem a bit strange that I am just casually reaching out to you. […]