Minister Hayashi urged Pyongyang to work together and resolve the abductions "for the benefit of both Japan and North Korea," and for its own bright future.
Our new podcast series reveals the stories of Japanese citizens who were ripped away from their families by North Korea. Most are still waiting to return...
After her husband's passing four years ago, Sakie Yokota continues to fight for the return of her daughter Megumi, who was abducted by North Korea 46...
As Japan and North Korea enter a dialogue phase, families call for Kim's "courageous and decisive action" for the immediate return of all victims of abductions.
In this first episode, we focus on a 13-year-old girl abducted on her way home from school. What happened to her and why is the nation...
They were ordinary people abducted from Japan by North Korea. Join us to see how their stories changed so many lives and why they're still relevant...
In the meeting, family members explained the urgency of international support for ending North Korea's abductions by returning all victims to their homes.
At a press conference amid North Korean signals and buildup for the Japan-US Summit, Takuya Yokota discusses hopes for bringing home the abductions victims.
The new policy paves the way for stronger negotiations with North Korean leaders for the return of all abductees while some of their parents are still...
A former North Korean diplomat who defected to South Korea in 2016, PPP lawmaker Tae Young-ho has committed to accounting for the North's abductions victims.
At the event, abductee Megumi Yokota's brother Takuya Yokota called the North Korean abductions issue "a battle for lives that we cannot afford to lose."
Japan must channel this international momentum. North Korea will not budge unless Japan makes a concerted effort to resolve the abductions problem.
