Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno, who is in charge of the abduction issue by North Korea, observed a class at a junior high school in Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture, to deepen understanding of the issue.
Afterwards, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno indicated his intention to further strengthen awareness-raising activities for the younger generation.
Higashi Junior High School in Ageo City, Saitama Prefecture, held classes for second-year students as part of integrated learning.
In the class, it was explained that only five of the 17 abductees recognized by the government have returned to Japan, and that they were abducted 45 years ago on their way home from junior high school. An animation depicting Megumi Yokota was also screened.
After inspecting the class, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno exchanged opinions with the students and teachers. I was talking.
In addition, Kengo Ebina, a teacher who conducted the class, explained, "I'm devising ways to make the students see the problem as their own."
After that, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno told reporters, "It is important for the people to unite as one to solve the problem and show a strong will to realize the return of all victims as soon as possible. We will actively engage in awareness-raising activities for