Kyoko Matsumoto 43 years after the abduction Brother Meng “Solution under the current administration” October 21, 11:29
It has been 43 years since one of the abductees, Kyoko Matsumoto of Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, was abducted by North Korea in 21 days.
Mr. Meng, an older brother who met with Prime Minister Suga last month, said, "It may be the last chance considering the age and physical strength of the family, and I want you to return to Japan as soon as possible." I am suing.
Kyoko Matsumoto, a victim of the abduction in Yonago City, was abducted by North Korea on October 21, 1977, on her way from her home to a knitting class in the neighborhood.
Before it was 43 years in 21 days, my brother Meng told NHK that "It was hard for me to live a heavy life of losing my family for 43 years. I'm worried that he is in good health, so first of all. I want to know if I'm fine, "said Kyoko, who turned 72 years old.
Meng said that he met with other victims' families last month and said, "I think I am working on the abduction issue with a great deal of preparedness. Given the age and physical strength of my family, this may be my last chance. I want you to return to Japan as soon as possible, "he said, calling for a solution to the abduction issue under the current administration.
Regarding the families of abductees, there are growing calls for a solution as soon as possible due to the aging of the population, including the death of Megumi Yokota's father, Shigeru, who has been engaged in rescue activities for many years.