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THE VICTIMS
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The North Korean leader, Kim Jong Il, admitted on September 17, 2002, that he ordered the abduction of 13 Japanese nationals in 1970's and 80's. The Japanese government has recognized 15 cases so far, and is looking into many others. A support group, the National Association for the Rescue of Japanese Kidnapped by North Korea, has released a list of 40 possibile victims. Family members of as many as 100 men and women missing are suspecting that they have been abducted by the evil regime. Whatever the number, we know one thing. They were taken away from home against their will. Find out what happened to each victim. Read "How it all happened -- stories behind each of the cases" , the first detailed information on the abduction cases in the English language. A MUST READ! #Known Victims of Abduction(* = returned in 2002, with family held in North Korea until 2004)
Most victims were kidnapped from the northern coast of Japan. Some are suspected to have been abducted during their stay in Europe. For details, please read "How the victims were chosen and kidnapped.". 
#An American Citizen Involved Husband of returned abductee Hitomi Soga is American. He is Mr. Charles Robert Jenkins of North Carolina, and he, together with their two daughters, has been separated from his beloved wife ever since her repatriation in September, 2002. He is being held in Pyongyang despite his allegedly bad health. He was said to have deserted the Army while on duty in the Korean War, but he could well have been kidnapped by North Koreans, just like his wife. A deeper, more thorough investigation is called for. Addendum (September 23, 2007): Mr. Jenkins arrived, with his two daughters, in Japan on July 18, 2004. He reported to the U.S. military base and was sentenced to 30 days confinement and received a dishonorable discharge for desertion and aiding the enemy. He now lives peacefully with Hitomi Soga on the island of Sado, Japan. He finally met with his mother who lives in North Carolina after 40years. Now he and Hitomi are waiting for the return of Hitomi's mother Miyoshi, who was also kidnapped by North Korea. He wrote a book on his life in North Korea (yet to be published in English) and is beginning to speak out about other kidnap victims he met while living in the country. *** Google Search Results for information on Mr. Jenkins. **** "The lost soldier and his abducted bride" The Sydney Morning Herald /April 16, 2003 #Police Information Japanese National Police Agency's Website on Abduction (in English) Includes details on each case, maps of abduction sites, contact addresses/e-mail/phone number. |
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