A family association of victims abducted by North Korea held a meeting in Tokyo. The reason why the victims' families are aging further is that it is difficult for the families of the abductees to be reunited while they are still alive.
The aim is to urge North Korea to come to a complete resolution while it is still alive and well. Prime Minister Kishida has announced he would like to begin consultations under his direct control in order to make a Japan-North Korea summit a reality. North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong Un released an unusual statement indicating an attitude of close attention to the Japanese side.