Jenkins, Soga

RICHMOND, United States - Charles Jenkins (R), a former U.S. Army deserter who spent decades in North Korea, and his Japanese wife Hitomi Soga (far L), depart from Richmond airport for Japan on June 21. Jenkins stayed at his sister's home in Weldon, North Carolina, for a week for his first reunion with his 91-year-old mother in more than 40 years.

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(2)Jenkins happy to be home after 40-year absence

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