December 15, 2015

Video Message from Families of Abductees -We shall never give up!-(Chinese)

During the 1970's and 1980's, many Japanese citizens were abducted by North Korea.In 2002, North Korea admitted for the first time that they had abducted Japanese citizens and issued an apology. Since then, however, only five abductees have been able to set foot on Japanese soil again, and others haven't returned yet. The abductees' families have experienced trying times, yet their hope to be reunited with their abducted family members endures. This video conveys their earnest hope for reunion.
Ms. Kayoko Arimoto died on February 3, 2020. Above messages of Ms. Kayoko Arimoto was taken and created in 2015.
Mr. Shigeru Yokota died on June 5, 2020. Above messages of Mr. Shigeru Yokota was taken and created in 2015.

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