On the 25th, Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, issued a statement calling on Prime Minister Kishida to make a political decision, stating that the abduction issue has been resolved.
While the government analyzes that the aim is to force Japan to make concessions, it remains steadfast in its stance of calling for the return of all abductees and will continue to seek a Japan-North Korea summit meeting.
Kim Yo Jong released a statement on the 25th stating that Prime Minister Kishida had recently expressed her desire to meet with General Secretary Kim as soon as possible.
Furthermore, he reiterated his position that the abduction issue has been resolved and is calling on Prime Minister Kishida to make a political decision.
Prime Minister Kishida stated that he had been lobbying for a Japan-North Korea summit meeting, but regarding the possibility of a summit meeting, he said, ``This is a discussion between the two parties, and nothing has been decided at this point.''
This is the second time since last month that Kim Yo Jong has released a statement that referred to the abduction issue, etc., and the government is analyzing that this may be an attempt to force Japan to make concessions and sway domestic public opinion. I am.
On the other hand, the government maintains its stance of calling for the return of all abductees, and plans to continue to seek a Japan-North Korea summit meeting while keeping an eye on North Korea's intentions and approach.