Japanese abductee kin urge gov't not to abandon abduction issue

Japanese abductee kin urge gov't not to abandon abduction issue

TOKYO, Japan - The families of Japanese victims of abduction by North Korea urged their government Dec. 24 not to abandon the issue and to take a firm stand in dealing with North Korea on the matter in bilateral talks taking place on Dec. 24-25 in Beijing.

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