Hasuike says his children dedicated to doing what they must

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - Kaoru Hasuike, a Japanese citizen formerly abducted by North Korea, tells reporters Aug. 21 that his North Korean-born son and daughter ''are dedicating to do what they have to do.'' The son and daughter came to Japan from N. Korea three months ago.

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