North Korean abduction issue

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno (2nd from R) receives a written request from Kanagawa Gov. Yuji Kuroiwa (2nd from L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2022, seeking the return of abducted Japanese citizens from North Korea. Standing left is Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi and right is Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai.

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