The North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Prime Minister Kishida, who attended a rally held in Tokyo last month by the families of North Korean abductees, emphasized his determination to work hard to resolve the abduction issue. We announced a discourse that reiterated that "everything was resolved" and restrained Japan, which is strengthening its ties with the United States and South Korea.
Regarding the issue of abduction by North Korea, Prime Minister Kishida attended the "National Grand Rally" held in Tokyo on the 29th of last month by the families of the abductees. I'm really sorry, "he said, emphasizing his determination to take the lead and work hard to resolve the abduction issue.
Regarding this, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Korea announced a discourse dated 7th in the name of a researcher at the Japan Research Institute under its umbrella. Does not exist. "
He also criticized Prime Minister Kishida by name, saying, "I am trying to deceive my people again with the abduction issue and collect support votes in the upcoming Upper House election."
According to Radio Press, which analyzes North Korea's coverage, it is the first time North Korea has directly referred to the "national rally" since 2005.
North Korea has restrained Japan, which is strengthening its ties with the United States and South Korea over the nuclear and missile issues, before the 20th anniversary of the Pyongyang Declaration between Japan and North Korea in September.