Japanese kin of abductee seeks China help on N. Korea kidnappings

Japanese kin of abductee seeks China help on N. Korea kidnappings

BEIJING, China - Teruaki Masumoto (2nd from L), whose sister Rumiko was abducted by North Korea, and other members of the National Association for the Rescue of Japanese Kidnapped by North Korea, hold a press conference in Beijing on Aug. 29. They urged China to make an effort to solve the cases, saying some victims are Chinese citizens.

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