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UPDATED May 31, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
May 30, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Japan PM vows breakthrough on North Korea abduction issue
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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she will seek a breakthrough to resolve the abduction issue, weighing all options including summit talks.
WHO: Sanae Takaichi
WHAT: Vowed to resolve the North Korea abduction issue and urged Kim Jong-un to take a courageous step
WHEN: May 30, 2026 at 7:15 AM ET
WHERE: Tokyo, Japan
WHY: Takaichi urged North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to take a courageous step to return Japanese abductees
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