On the 15th, 45 years have passed since Megumi Yokota was abducted by North Korea.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno reiterated his intention to do his utmost to resolve the abduction issue as soon as possible, saying that it is extremely regrettable that many victims are still left behind in North Korea.
On November 15, 1977, 45 years have passed since Megumi Yokota, who was in her first year of junior high school at the time, was abducted by North Korea on her way home from school in Niigata City.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno, who is in charge of the abduction issue, said at a press conference, "It is extremely regrettable that many victims, including Megumi Yokota, are still being left behind in North Korea." rice field.
He also said, ``I have been talking directly with her mother Sakie on numerous occasions, but with her family getting older, there is no time to spare to resolve the abduction issue.'' rice field.
After that, "The government is making every effort to work with North Korea in various ways. In order to realize the return of all victims as soon as possible, we will do our best while cooperating with the United States and other countries. I will act decisively with this,” and reiterated his intention to do everything in his power to quickly resolve the abductions issue.