KCSM Newsline June 22, 2024
They were aiming to take about a year to complete the investigation. Since then the Japanese Foreign ministry has contacted the north korean officials each month. Japanese officials considered the delay regrettable. They say they believe bringing about the abductees return will become more difficult if they tie sanctions on north korean and suspend negotiation. They plan to continue unofficial talks with their north Korean Counterparts and urge them to conduct the investigation sincerely and swiftly. The japanese officials have reiterated their position that securing the abductees return is th...