Shigeru Yokota dies “I feel sorry for the intestine, full of regrets” Prime Minister June 5, 20:42
Following the death of Shigeru Yokota, the father of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea when she was in the first grade of junior high school, Prime Minister Abe told reporters tonight, ``As a prime minister, Megumi still returns to Japan. What I haven't done is a gut feeling, and I'm full of regret."
In this, Prime Minister Abe said, "I am really sorry. I sincerely pray for my soul. I would like to express my deepest condolences to Mr. Sakie and his family."
He touched on the return of five abductees in October 2002, saying, "I still remember the tears flowing from the eyes of Mr. Shigeru, who was taking pictures on the spot. It was a pity and disappointment that Mr. Megumi was not there."
On that basis, “Shigeru and Sakie have been doing their best to hold the day when they can hug Megumi with their hands, but as Prime Minister, what has not been realized yet is It is a thought of the intestine and it is full of regretful feelings.Megumi and the victims of the abductions should return to their hometowns and act decisively without missing any chance to return home. I have to do it."
In addition, Prime Minister Abe commented on the progress toward the Japan-North Korea summit meeting, saying, "There are various difficulties, but as a matter of course, the government as a whole will seize opportunities to return to the victims' return home without overlooking various moves. I would like to act decisively and realize it."
Prime Minister Abe wearing a blue ribbon badge praying for the rescue of the abductee victims, tearing his eyes, talking one word at a time.
LDP Furuya former abduction issue phase "really sorry"
Mr. Furuya, the former minister in charge of the abduction issue of the Liberal Democratic Party, who is the chairman of the bipartisan parliamentary alliance aiming to solve the abduction issue, told NHK, "Mr. Yokota made the Japanese people aware of the abduction issue and absolutely forgave North Korea. I've been really devoted to creating a public opinion that there is no such thing. I still have the sight of frequently visiting Washington and appealing to high-ranking government officials. It was really true that I passed away before I met Megumi again. It's a pity. We want to keep Shigeru's feelings in mind and continue to do our best to solve the abduction issue."
LDP Yamamoto Gen Abduction Problem Phase "I am full of sorry and sadness"
Former Minister of the LDP's abduction problem countermeasures head, Yamatani, the former abduction issue minister, told NHK, “I was so sorry and sad to just see him in the hospital room with a photo of Megumi. I have to strengthen my feelings to bring Megumi back to Japan as soon as possible, and I need to do my best to resolve it."
Nishimura, Minister of Economic Revitalization, "I wish you all the best"
Nishimura, Minister for Economic Affairs and Recovery, said in an LDP internet program, "The abduction issue must be solved by consolidating everyone's strengths. I really want to pray."
IT Secretary Takemoto "We must do more to return the abductees to their countries."
IT Minister Takemoto told the NHK interview, "Anyway, we must do everything we can to put more effort into returning the abductees to their countries of return. We have to do something because the results have not been achieved." It was
President Kimiaki Yamaguchi "I think it was really sad"
``I am surprised by the sudden obituary. I would like to sincerely pray for my happiness and to express my sympathies to my bereaved family.” When I met at Megumi's photo exhibition a few years ago, I met again. He said he wanted to do it, and expressed his hope. I think it was really sad. I would like to accept Shigeru's thoughts and continue to work hard."