Abductee Megumi's parents send letters to over 100 U.S. lawmaker

Abductee Megumi's parents send letters to over 100 U.S. lawmaker

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the copies of letters sent to more than 100 U.S. lawmakers by Shigeru and Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted to North Korea in 1977 at age 13, calling for their support in keeping North Korea on the list of terrorism-sponsoring nations. The letters were written in English and sent through the Japanese government last week. (Kyodo)

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