Kin of abductees form international solidarity group

Kin of abductees form international solidarity group

TOKYO, Japan - Relatives of people kidnapped by North Korean agents formed an international group on Dec. 10 to work together on a range of activities including realizing the release of abductees and demanding compensation from Pyongyang.

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