Japan aims for G-8 leaders' clear, strong message on N. Korea

Japan aims for G-8 leaders' clear, strong message on N. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Deputy Foreign Minister Mitoji Yabunaka speaks in an interview with Kyodo News on July 10. He said Japan aims to have the Group of Eight leaders issue a clear and strong message condemning North Korea's recent missile launches, nuclear program and abduction of foreign nationals during the upcoming summit in St. Petersburg beginning on July 15.

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