Event Brief
Takaichi Reiterates Willingness to Meet with Kim
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Summary: The prime minister aims to resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago.
WHO: Takaichi
WHAT: Reiterates willingness to meet with North Korean leader
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 10:18 PM ET
WHERE: North Korea
WHY: To resolve the issue of abducted Japanese nationals
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