Abductee Yokota's parents meet ex-N. Korea spy

Abductee Yokota's parents meet ex-N. Korea spy

KARUIZAWA, Japan - Sakie Yokota (R) and her husband Shigeru wrap up a press conference in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on July 22, 2010, after meeting with former North Korean agent Kim Hyon Hui the previous day. The Yokotas said they heard no new information about Megumi's whereabouts. (Kyodo)

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