Yokotas' neighbors in signature drive on abductions

Yokotas' neighbors in signature drive on abductions

KAWASAKI, Japan - Neighbors of Shigeru Yokota (5th from L) and his wife Sakie (4th from L) began a two-day signature campaign Nov. 2 near JR Kawasaki Station in Kanagawa Prefecture, urging a probe into North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals. The Yokotas' daughter Megumi was abducted by N. Korea in 1977 and later reported dead. (Kyodo)

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