Kin of Japanese abducted by N. Korea

Kin of Japanese abducted by N. Korea

Shigeo Iizuka (L), who heads a group representing families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2019, after requesting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe push for the return of their abducted loved ones. Alongside him is Sakie Yokota, the mother of Megumi, an iconic victim who was kidnapped in 1977 at age 13. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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