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May 31, 2004
Soga doesn't want to meet family in Beijing
Posted by THINK at 09:00 PM | TrackBack
Soga rejects Beijing as venue for family reunion
Posted by THINK at 08:59 PM | TrackBack
Gov't to decide arrangements of Soga's family reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:30 PM | TrackBack
Ex-abductees settling down to life in Japan /Adjusting to Japan /Pressing on for information
Posted by THINK at 03:22 PM | TrackBack
Soga will leave reunion site up to government
Posted by THINK at 03:20 PM | TrackBack
Gov't discusses reunion sites with Soga
Posted by THINK at 03:17 PM | TrackBack
Gov't officials ask Soga preferred location to meet N. Korea family
Posted by THINK at 03:16 PM | TrackBack
Chimuras ask for exchanges with youth for N. Korean-born kids
Posted by THINK at 03:11 AM | TrackBack
May 30, 2004
Powell hanging tough on Jenkins policy
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo)
Posted by THINK at 09:48 PM | TrackBack
Roh Praises Koizumi's NK Visit
Posted by THINK at 09:47 PM | TrackBack
Hasuikes' children reportedly adjusting to new life in Japan
Posted by THINK at 09:47 PM | TrackBack
Yokota's parents call for public support
Posted by THINK at 09:46 PM | TrackBack
Gov't gets Soga's understanding on candidate reunion sites
Posted by THINK at 09:39 PM | TrackBack
Japan, N Korea eye new round of talks
Posted by THINK at 09:38 PM | TrackBack
Abductee kin hope children will find jobs in Japan
Posted by THINK at 09:37 PM | TrackBack
DPRK and Japan Hold Second Summit Talks on Normalizing Bilateral Ties
Posted by THINK at 04:13 AM | TrackBack
Abductee's parents call for public support at gathering
Posted by THINK at 02:26 AM | TrackBack
Hasuikes' N. Korea-born kids adjusting to Japan
Posted by THINK at 02:25 AM | TrackBack
ROK president highly evaluates Koizumi's Pyongyang visit
Posted by THINK at 02:18 AM | TrackBack
Japan Plans N.Korea Talks After 6-Way Talks -Kyodo
Posted by THINK at 02:16 AM | TrackBack
GOES AGAINST THE GRAIN: North Korea eyed tasty Japanese rice
Posted by THINK at 02:14 AM | TrackBack
The bewildering new life facing families kidnapped by Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:09 AM | TrackBack
Is Koizumi Too Lucky and Smart to Be a Sucessful Japanese PM?
Asia Media: Asia Pacific Media Network
Straits Times Asia ("Japan's media puzzle: why rip 'lucky' Koizumi?")
Posted by THINK at 02:02 AM | TrackBack
Japan eyes resumed talks with N. Korea after 6-way session
Posted by THINK at 01:59 AM | TrackBack
Public turns on families of missing abductees
Posted by THINK at 01:58 AM | TrackBack
May 29, 2004
Abductee's parents hope to keep global attention on North Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:53 AM | TrackBack
U.N. adviser says Koizumi's Pyongyang visit helps 6-way talks
Posted by THINK at 01:52 AM | TrackBack
Gov't to shoulder cost of Soga family reunion outside Japan
Posted by THINK at 01:51 AM | TrackBack
Japanese PM Says N. Korean Leader is Quick Witted
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition)
Posted by THINK at 01:48 AM | TrackBack
A saga even Hollywood would find hard to dream
Reuters
ExpressIndia (Reuters)
Globe and Mail("Japanese abductee's life a drama stranger than fiction")
The Straits Times("Soga's saga ")
Posted by THINK at 01:47 AM | TrackBack
Families torn by reaction
Posted by THINK at 01:43 AM | TrackBack
N Korea's Kim is gentle, cheerful, contrary to image: Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 01:40 AM | TrackBack
Pro-Pyongyang body in Japan applauds Koizumi-Kim talks
Posted by THINK at 01:38 AM | TrackBack
May 27, 2004
Proposal for Soga's reunion in China meets opposition
Posted by THINK at 09:56 PM | TrackBack
Government to interview Soga on Sunday about family reunion venue
Posted by THINK at 09:55 PM | TrackBack
Soga, Jenkins facing reunion delay
Posted by THINK at 09:47 PM | TrackBack
Soga will 'never' return to North Korea, wants to see kin
Posted by THINK at 09:46 PM | TrackBack
Ruling bloc, DPJ forge amendment on bill to bar North Korean ships
Posted by THINK at 09:43 PM | TrackBack
Soga reluctant to meet family in Beijing
Posted by THINK at 09:17 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi: Pyongyang insisted he go for kin
Posted by THINK at 09:12 PM | TrackBack
Soga says she will not go back to North Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:10 PM | TrackBack
Southern Families Demand Action on NK Abductees --'Seoul Should Not Come Second to Tokyo'
Posted by THINK at 09:08 PM | TrackBack
Gov't to ask Soga where she wants to meet family
Posted by THINK at 09:07 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi and his aides now flipflop on policy to North
Posted by THINK at 09:06 PM | TrackBack
Soga likely off to China after all
Posted by THINK at 09:06 PM | TrackBack
U.S. May Charge Former Soldier If He Leaves N Korea, Kyodo Says
Posted by THINK at 09:05 PM | TrackBack
Emails critical of abductees' families delivered
Posted by THINK at 09:04 PM | TrackBack
Senior Japan official briefs U.S. on Koizumi's trip to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:03 PM | TrackBack
China will let Soga, family meet in Beijing /No statute of limitations
Posted by THINK at 09:03 PM | TrackBack
Chimura gave govt info on abductees
Posted by THINK at 09:02 PM | TrackBack
Abductee speaks out on life in North Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:01 PM | TrackBack
Ship ban bill backlash to 'no sanction' pledge
Posted by THINK at 09:00 PM | TrackBack
Japan not to provide food aid if N. Korea test-launches missiles / Saiki denies Koizumi handing note to Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 09:00 PM | TrackBack
Japan to offer combined 8 bil. yen in assistance to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 08:59 PM | TrackBack
Abductees isolated since 1997
Posted by THINK at 08:58 PM | TrackBack
Japanese interest in abduction issue led North Korea to isolate Hasuike
Posted by THINK at 08:57 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea isolated abductee Hasuike from society in late 1990s
Posted by THINK at 08:57 PM | TrackBack
May 25, 2004
Current laws may compel Japan to hand Jenkins to U.S.: Hosoda
Posted by THINK at 04:12 PM | TrackBack
Ruling party panel calls for passage of bill banning N. Korean ships
Posted by THINK at 04:10 PM | TrackBack
U.S. spokesman says Koizumi's Pyongyang visit 'significant'
Posted by THINK at 04:08 PM | TrackBack
Universities bend over backwards to help abducted couples' kids
Posted by THINK at 04:01 PM | TrackBack
Japan PM Koizumi Denies Snub by N.Korea's Kim
Posted by THINK at 03:59 PM | TrackBack
Minister raps Koizumi for tolerating Kim's disrespect
Posted by THINK at 03:33 PM | TrackBack
Ex-abductee Chimura gave gov't info on missing Japanese
Posted by THINK at 03:31 PM | TrackBack
Japan seeks to meet N. Koreans over probe into 10 missing abductees
Posted by THINK at 03:27 PM | TrackBack
Hasuike tells kids about abductions
Posted by THINK at 03:26 PM | TrackBack
Soga family reunion faces more delays
Posted by THINK at 03:25 PM | TrackBack
Tokyo's families reclaim stolen lives
Posted by THINK at 03:24 PM | TrackBack
Abduction story shocks abductees' kids -- FAMILY HISTORY FINALLY REVEALED
Posted by THINK at 03:22 PM | TrackBack
Soga shows meaning of family values
Posted by THINK at 03:21 PM | TrackBack
Pyongyang viewed Koizumi as an unwelcome visitor
Posted by THINK at 03:19 PM | TrackBack
North Korea aid depends on abductee probe
Posted by THINK at 02:02 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi's long road to Pyongyang talks / Previous plan to visit in March dropped in face of opposition from North Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:00 PM | TrackBack
U.N. hails Koizumi's trip as 'timely & encouraging step'
Posted by THINK at 02:45 AM | TrackBack
Kawaguchi to visit South Korea on Saturday
Posted by THINK at 02:44 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea may have ordered Chimuras' children to return
Posted by THINK at 02:42 AM | TrackBack
Soga family reunion could take place at weekend
Posted by THINK at 02:40 AM | TrackBack
North Korean missiles do not target Japan, Kim told Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 02:38 AM | TrackBack
Abductee families begin new life in Japan
Posted by THINK at 02:24 AM | TrackBack
Left Behind -- The abductee in North Korea resisted to leave because he feared prosecution by the United States
Posted by THINK at 02:20 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi told Jenkins he wouldn't be sent to U.S. without warning
Posted by THINK at 02:17 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi lifted by N Korea visit
Posted by THINK at 02:15 AM | TrackBack
Release of children gives a lift to Koizumi
International Herald Tribune (AP)
Posted by THINK at 02:14 AM | TrackBack
Japanese Have Mixed Feeling on PM's Visit to Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 02:12 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins wanted a guarantee from U.S. -- Koizumi's assurances that he can remain in Japan weren't enough
Posted by THINK at 02:01 AM | TrackBack
68% positive on Koizumi's trip, 84% say abductions unresolved
Posted by THINK at 01:50 AM | TrackBack
Soga family reunion could take place at weekend
Posted by THINK at 01:33 AM | TrackBack
May 24, 2004
PHOTOS: Abductees' Children Released
KYODO NEWS (1)
KYODO NEWS (2)
KYODO NEWS (3)
Posted by THINK at 07:16 PM | TrackBack
PHOTOS: Family Reactions to the Pyongyang Talks
Posted by THINK at 07:16 PM | TrackBack
PHOTOS:Koizumi-Kim summit talks in Pyongyang
KYODO NEWS (1)
KYODO NEWS (2)
KYODO NEWS (3)
Posted by THINK at 07:13 PM | TrackBack
Chimura, wife in hometown after reunion with children from N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 07:10 PM | TrackBack
Gov't to send interpreters, shrinks to children of abductees
Posted by THINK at 07:09 PM | TrackBack
Soga may see family at weekend in 3rd country
Posted by THINK at 07:08 PM | TrackBack
Police to ask returned abductees to help in investigation
Posted by THINK at 07:07 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins ready to visit Japan if U.S. assures no court-martial
Posted by THINK at 06:43 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea took lead in summit, says Koizumi aide
Posted by THINK at 06:41 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea ordered kids to prepare for Japan 1 week before talks
Posted by THINK at 06:36 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Kim seek path to new talks
Posted by THINK at 06:35 PM | TrackBack
ANALYSIS: Koizumi proud, but visit gets mixed review
Posted by THINK at 06:34 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins rejects Koizumi's urging to meet wife in Japan
Posted by THINK at 06:33 PM | TrackBack
ANALYSIS: Kim secures the biggest gain by giving the smallest concession
Posted by THINK at 06:32 PM | TrackBack
NKorean youth inherits hostility to Japan from parents as well as state
Posted by THINK at 06:31 PM | TrackBack
Hasuikes bring their children home -- JAPANESE NAMES REVEALED
Posted by THINK at 06:27 PM | TrackBack
Kim trumps Koizumi in summit card game
Posted by THINK at 06:24 PM | TrackBack
Pyongyang trip unlikely to boost Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 06:22 PM | TrackBack
Majority back Koizumi's N. Korea visit, Cabinet support high: polls
Posted by THINK at 06:20 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi criticised as hostages' children return
Posted by THINK at 06:17 PM | TrackBack
Japanese Are Skeptical After Koizumi's Trip to North Korea
Posted by THINK at 06:16 PM | TrackBack
Politicians blast Koizumi trip
Posted by THINK at 06:14 PM | TrackBack
63% support Koizumi-Kim talks, says poll
Posted by THINK at 06:13 PM | TrackBack
North Korea returns 'exile' children
Posted by THINK at 12:00 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi fails to end N Korea kidnap saga
Posted by THINK at 02:52 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi Acknowledges Flaws in North Korea Meeting
Posted by THINK at 02:50 AM | TrackBack
Japan 'confuses' lost children
Posted by THINK at 02:47 AM | TrackBack
Japan unappeased by relatives' return
Posted by THINK at 02:43 AM | TrackBack
Japan, N Korea summit focuses on abductees
Posted by THINK at 02:41 AM | TrackBack
Productive Kim-Koizumi Summit -- Successful Visit Should Lead to Normalizing Ties
Posted by THINK at 02:38 AM | TrackBack
The Man in Charge -- Koizumi tamed his party and gave Japan's economy new life. If he falters now, there will be no one to blame but himself.
Posted by THINK at 02:33 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi-Kim face-off looms over other abductees
Posted by THINK at 02:30 AM | TrackBack
Japan's Opposition Brands Koizumi's North Korea Visit a Failure
Posted by THINK at 02:28 AM | TrackBack
Families of Abducted Koreans Express Frustration
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition)
Posted by THINK at 02:25 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi Faces Criticism After Summit
Posted by THINK at 02:24 AM | TrackBack
May 23, 2004
DPJ's Okada slams Koizumi's visit to N. Korea as 'big failure'
Posted by THINK at 05:07 PM | TrackBack
Confused kids arrive home at parent's house
Posted by THINK at 05:06 PM | TrackBack
Hasuikes, Soga leave for hometowns in Niigata Pref.
Posted by THINK at 05:05 PM | TrackBack
Japanese editorial excerpts on Koizumi's N. Korea visit
Posted by THINK at 05:04 PM | TrackBack
S.Korea hails Japan-DPRK summit meeting
Posted by THINK at 04:58 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi Leaves N. Korea With 5 of Abductees' Relatives
Posted by THINK at 04:55 PM | TrackBack
Japan's leader slighted by North Korean leader
Posted by THINK at 04:48 PM | TrackBack
Hasuikes, Chimuras spend day with reunited kin, Soga goes home
Posted by THINK at 04:48 PM | TrackBack
Soga factor dampens family reunion
Posted by THINK at 04:47 PM | TrackBack
Japanese kidnap families reunited
Posted by THINK at 04:46 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi's trip to North Korea fails to cheer media
Posted by THINK at 04:43 PM | TrackBack
S. Korea Welcomes Result of Koizumi Visit to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 04:42 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi's North Korea summit wins scant praise
Posted by THINK at 04:40 PM | TrackBack
Pyongyang summit falls short for kin of those still missing
Posted by THINK at 04:38 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi gets four abductees' kids -- Jenkins, Soga's offspring remain in North, may reunite in China
Posted by THINK at 04:37 PM | TrackBack
TIES AT ANY COST? Jury not in yet on who came out ahead at summit
Posted by THINK at 04:36 PM | TrackBack
LDP's Abe cool on summit, DPJ's Okada slams results
Posted by THINK at 04:35 PM | TrackBack
Abductees' kin arrive in Japan/5 reunited with parents; Soga to meet family in 3rd country
Posted by THINK at 05:14 AM | TrackBack
Alleged U.S. Deserter Won't Leave N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 05:10 AM | TrackBack
Progress on abductions, but nuclear crisis goes on /U.S. takes hard line on Jenkins/ Nuclear issue unresolved/ Controversy over aid/ Missing Japanese sought
Posted by THINK at 05:06 AM | TrackBack
No real results from Koizumi's Pyongyang trip
Posted by THINK at 05:04 AM | TrackBack
Poker faces all round at 1st summit talks in 20 months
Posted by THINK at 05:03 AM | TrackBack
Report on Meeting and Talks between Kim Jong Il and Koizumi
KCNA (North Korea's Official Press)
#No mention of abduction or return of victims' children to Japan.
Posted by THINK at 04:57 AM | TrackBack
Nervous children reunited with parents for first time in 19 months
Posted by THINK at 02:14 AM | TrackBack
Despite reunion joy, former abductees share Soga's disappointment
Posted by THINK at 02:12 AM | TrackBack
China, S. Korea, U.S. see Koizumi-Kim summit as significant
Posted by THINK at 01:00 AM | TrackBack
5 sons, daughters from N. Korea reunited with parents in Tokyo
Posted by THINK at 12:51 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins refuses to go to Japan despite Kim's approval
Posted by THINK at 12:47 AM | TrackBack
U.S. says Jenkins charged with 'extremely serious offenses'
Posted by THINK at 12:46 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi criticized by own party's lawmakers over summit
Posted by THINK at 12:45 AM | TrackBack
Families of missing abductees angry over outcome of summit
Posted by THINK at 12:33 AM | TrackBack
Families of Japan's N.Korea abductees reunited
Posted by THINK at 12:16 AM | TrackBack
S. Korea welcomes summit as watershed in Japan-N. Korea ties
Posted by THINK at 12:15 AM | TrackBack
May 22, 2004
Koizumi returns with abductees families
Posted by THINK at 09:58 PM | TrackBack
5 Family Members of Japanese Abductees Released by N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:57 PM | TrackBack
N. Korean media hail summit, better ties depend on allies
Posted by THINK at 09:55 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins refuses to go to Japan despite Kim's approval
Posted by THINK at 09:54 PM | TrackBack
Chronology of Japan-N. Korea events related to abductions
Posted by THINK at 09:53 PM | TrackBack
5 children of ex-abductees arrive in Tokyo from Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 09:53 PM | TrackBack
Families of missing abductees angry over outcome of summit
Posted by THINK at 09:52 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi back in Tokyo from Pyongyang, 5 kin of abductees to follow
Posted by THINK at 09:51 PM | TrackBack
China welcomes Koizumi's visit to North Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:50 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi says visit to Pyongyang 'significant' for bilateral ties
Posted by THINK at 09:50 PM | TrackBack
Issues covered in Koizumi-Kim talks in Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 09:49 PM | TrackBack
5 of abductees' kin on way to Japan, Koizumi criticized by abductees
Posted by THINK at 09:48 PM | TrackBack
Ex-abductees express joy over coming reunions with children
Posted by THINK at 09:47 PM | TrackBack
Gist of Koizumi's news conference after talks with N. Korea's Kim
Posted by THINK at 09:46 PM | TrackBack
Pro-Pyongyang Koreans in Japan hail outcome of Japan-N Korea summit
Posted by THINK at 09:44 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins refuses to go to Japan despite Kim's approval
Posted by THINK at 09:42 PM | TrackBack
Hosoda lauds Koizumi-Kim summit, LDP lawmaker blasts it
Posted by THINK at 09:41 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi departs Pyongyang for Tokyo, 5 kin of abductees to follow
Posted by THINK at 09:40 PM | TrackBack
U.S. envoys hails return of 5 abductees' family members
Posted by THINK at 09:39 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea media give great attention to Koizumi-Kim summit
Posted by THINK at 09:38 PM | TrackBack
Families of missing abductees dismayed by outcome of summit
Posted by THINK at 09:37 PM | TrackBack
Families of other abductees express anger at lack of info
Posted by THINK at 09:32 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea says summit with Japan PM 'historic event'
Posted by THINK at 09:30 PM | TrackBack
5 of abductees' kin on way to Japan, Koizumi criticized by abductees
Posted by THINK at 09:28 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi to bring 5 of 8 abductees' kin to Japan, offers aid
Posted by THINK at 09:27 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Kim end talks, abductees' kin present at venue
Posted by THINK at 09:26 PM | TrackBack
Kim to release abductee relatives
Posted by THINK at 04:59 PM | TrackBack
Report: N. Korea to Release Relatives
Posted by THINK at 04:58 PM | TrackBack
Japan Abductees' Relatives Can Leave N.Korea-Kyodo
Posted by THINK at 04:56 PM | TrackBack
No hugs, and bring your own lunch - deep distrust taints Japan, NKorea summit
Posted by THINK at 04:54 PM | TrackBack
Kim proposes Beijing meeting for Soga's family
Posted by THINK at 04:49 PM | TrackBack
Kim promises to reinvestigate fates of 10 missing Japanese
Posted by THINK at 04:48 PM | TrackBack
5 of 8 relatives of ex-abductees to go to Japan on Sat. night
Posted by THINK at 04:48 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi meets Jenkins apparently to persuade into Japan trip
Posted by THINK at 04:46 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea to release relatives of abductees
Posted by THINK at 04:43 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Kim end talks, abductees' kin present at venue
Posted by THINK at 04:41 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Kim begin talks, abductees' kin present
Posted by THINK at 04:40 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi arrives in Pyongyang for summit with North Korea's Kim
Posted by THINK at 04:39 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi in North Korea for Talks With Kim Jong Il
Posted by THINK at 04:38 PM | TrackBack
Japan's Koizumi Heads to North Korea for Talks With Kim Jong Il
Posted by THINK at 04:36 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi leaves on N. Korea trip, vows to bring abductees' kin
Posted by THINK at 04:35 PM | TrackBack
Freed abductees hope Koizumi brings their kin
Posted by THINK at 04:34 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi leaves for summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-Il
Posted by THINK at 04:32 PM | TrackBack
Chimuras record picture of Japan life for children
Posted by THINK at 04:32 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi flies to North Korea for summit to reunite divided families, lay groundwork for ties
Posted by THINK at 04:31 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi Flies to North Korea for Summit
Koizumi Flies to North Korea for Summit
Posted by THINK at 04:00 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea policy regarding abductee kin eased in Dec.
Posted by THINK at 03:59 AM | TrackBack
North may have taken Taguchi to Malaysia
Posted by THINK at 03:57 AM | TrackBack
Tough mood dominates Pyongyang prior to Koizumi-Kim talks
Posted by THINK at 01:51 AM | TrackBack
5 abductees anticipate reunions after summit meeting
Posted by THINK at 01:51 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi seeks to bring home kin of abductees in trip to Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 01:50 AM | TrackBack
Japanese Prime Minister Visits North Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:48 AM | TrackBack
High stakes for Koizumi's N Korean talks
Posted by THINK at 01:47 AM | TrackBack
On summit's eve, N Korean broadcast bashes Japan
Posted by THINK at 01:44 AM | TrackBack
Abductees' families arrive in Tokyo in anticipation of meeting kin
Posted by THINK at 01:42 AM | TrackBack
Abductees to top Koizumi's N Korea agenda
Posted by THINK at 01:40 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi bets election win on DPRK visit
Posted by THINK at 01:38 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi seeks to bring home kin of abductees in trip to Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 01:37 AM | TrackBack
Japan's PM Koizumi to tackle abduction cases on North Korean visit
Posted by THINK at 01:36 AM | TrackBack
Japanese PM to tackle abductions, nuclear row on N.Korea visit
Posted by THINK at 01:34 AM | TrackBack
Japan refuses signed pledge of food aid
Posted by THINK at 01:33 AM | TrackBack
Ruling parties, DPJ agree on banning N. Korean aircraft
Posted by THINK at 01:31 AM | TrackBack
May 21, 2004
Koizumi vows success in N. Korea, no word on abductee's U.S. spouse
Posted by THINK at 01:17 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi Wants to Bring Abductees' Kin, Jenkins From N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:15 PM | TrackBack
News Analysis: Koizumi bets election win on DPRK visit
Posted by THINK at 01:13 PM | TrackBack
Japan's Koizumi wants North Korea to reveal fate of 10 Japanese it abducted
Posted by THINK at 01:12 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi aide oversteps line in threat against TV network
Posted by THINK at 01:10 PM | TrackBack
SIGNED PLEDGE SOUGHT: N. Korean request refused
Posted by THINK at 01:09 PM | TrackBack
PM - Koizumi heads to North Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:07 PM | TrackBack
Korean dispute tears family apart
Posted by THINK at 01:05 PM | TrackBack
Risks of Pyongyang's favors
Posted by THINK at 01:01 PM | TrackBack
Political stakes high in Koizumi-Kim talks
Posted by THINK at 12:59 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi's N. Korea visit is well-timed (Commentary)
Posted by THINK at 12:58 PM | TrackBack
Baker says Jenkins to be treated as deserter if returned to U.S.
Posted by THINK at 01:52 AM | TrackBack
Fresh hope for Japanese abductees
Posted by THINK at 01:15 AM | TrackBack
May 20, 2004
Abductees ask media to refrain from reporting on kin
Posted by THINK at 06:18 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea ferry Mangyongbong-92 leaves Niigata
Posted by THINK at 06:18 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi to meet 5 ex-abductees right after returning from Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 06:17 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi may state concern over harassment to soften N. Korea stance
Posted by THINK at 06:15 PM | TrackBack
Kin of 3 more missing Japanese awaits news from PM's N. Korea trip
Posted by THINK at 06:14 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Abductees' Families Won't Meet
Posted by THINK at 06:04 PM | TrackBack
N. Korean Media Hammer Away at Japan
Posted by THINK at 06:02 PM | TrackBack
Report: Koizumi to Return Home with Relatives of Repatriated Abductees
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition)
Report: Koizumi to Return Home with Relatives of Repatriated Abductees
Posted by THINK at 06:01 PM | TrackBack
As divided families await reunion, Koizumi gambles on North Korea
Posted by THINK at 06:00 PM | TrackBack
Abductees, Nukes on Japan-N.Korea Summit Agenda
Yahoo! News Australia (Reuters)
Posted by THINK at 05:52 PM | TrackBack
Japan-North Korea chronology of events related to abductions
Posted by THINK at 11:57 AM | TrackBack
List of 10 Japanese recognized as having been abducted to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 11:56 AM | TrackBack
List of 5 ex-abductees, their 8 family members in North Korea
Posted by THINK at 11:55 AM | TrackBack
Issues and likely actions for Koizumi and Kim in Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 11:55 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi seeks progress on abductions in trip to Pyongyang on Sat.
Posted by THINK at 11:54 AM | TrackBack
State relents, allows NTV to cover Koizumi trip
Posted by THINK at 11:53 AM | TrackBack
Nation awaits families of abductees
Posted by THINK at 11:51 AM | TrackBack
Never in Japan, can kin 'return' here?
Posted by THINK at 11:50 AM | TrackBack
Dutch filmmaker documents tragedy of Yokota abduction
Posted by THINK at 11:48 AM | TrackBack
Kin oppose gov't request to bring Megumi Yokota's daughter to Japan
Posted by THINK at 01:56 AM | TrackBack
May 19, 2004
N. Korea urging abductees' relatives to go to Japan
Posted by THINK at 11:02 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi to demand Pyongyang hand over 4 Japanese hijackers
Posted by THINK at 10:56 PM | TrackBack
Local govts prepare for arrival of abductees' kin
Posted by THINK at 12:04 PM | TrackBack
Armitage says Jenkins case 'very sensitive'
Posted by THINK at 12:03 PM | TrackBack
Abductee kin in plea to help Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 12:02 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi hopes U.S. will pardon Jenkins -- Soga's husband faces court-martial if Pyongyang lets him come to Japan
Posted by THINK at 12:02 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi to tell North Korea he will try to normalize ties
Posted by THINK at 05:11 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi to renew call for N. Korea's extradition of ex-hijackers
Posted by THINK at 01:38 AM | TrackBack
May 18, 2004
Koizumi seeks amnesty for American deserter husband of abductee
Posted by THINK at 08:37 PM | TrackBack
Kawaguchi asked U.S. for cooperation on Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 02:51 PM | TrackBack
Mystery surrounds Japan abductee's American spouse
Posted by THINK at 02:16 PM | TrackBack
Former abductee Hasuike speaks out
Posted by THINK at 01:55 PM | TrackBack
Nukes, abductions progress key
Posted by THINK at 01:38 PM | TrackBack
Govt ties aid for N. Korea to abduction issue gains
Posted by THINK at 01:31 PM | TrackBack
Bush backs Koizumi's plan to revisit N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 03:19 AM | TrackBack
May 17, 2004
Japanese officials to enter N. Korea Tues., prepare for Koizumi visit
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Bush shows 'understanding' of Koizumi's plan to revisit N. Korea
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Pentagon shows no sign of granting pardon to Jenkins: report
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Koizumi to discuss Jenkins case with Bush Monday night
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Japan to ask kin of abductees in North Korea if they want to visit Tokyo
Posted by THINK at 11:23 PM | TrackBack
Japan plans return of abductees' families
Posted by THINK at 11:21 PM | TrackBack
Japanese PM to call Bush on DPRK visit
Posted by THINK at 11:19 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi Has No Plan to Meet Former Abductees in Tokyo
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Fresh hope for a reunion of families
Posted by THINK at 11:16 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi's perilous Pyongyang summit
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Local authorities ready to support abductees' family members
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Koizumi to carry hopes of former abductees
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Return to North a big gamble
Posted by THINK at 12:16 PM | TrackBack
Can U.S. Forgive Deserter?
The Los Angeles Times (also in Yahoo! News ("From GI to Pawn in 39 Years"))
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Japan May Offer 250,000 Tons of Rice to N. Korea, Asahi Says
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Jenkins must get out of North Korea: Abe
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Tokyo eyes talks with Pyongyang in June
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Families of 'abductees' eager for clues
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"A country-to-country decision must be made, regardless of the American's own will, so that he can be brought here with his two daughters as Ms Soga wishes." --Shinzo Abe
Japan Today - Quote Of The Day
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Japan may ban N.Korea ships from ports
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May 16, 2004
Group links 400 missing Japanese to N. Korea
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Media Reports: Japan Asked US Not to Prosecute Deserter Married to Kidnapped Japanese
Posted by THINK at 11:19 PM | TrackBack
Japan Seeks Amnesty for Alleged Defector
Guardian Unlimited (AP) (Also in:San Francisco Chronicle )
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Japan to ask U.S. not to extradite abductee's husband
Posted by THINK at 11:16 PM | TrackBack
Is Japan high-rolling in the game of N.K. diplomacy?
Posted by THINK at 11:16 PM | TrackBack
Japan eyes resuming normalization talks with N. Korea in June
Posted by THINK at 11:13 PM | TrackBack
60% expect abduction-issue progress from Koizumi's N. Korea visit
Posted by THINK at 11:13 PM | TrackBack
"Dealing with Jenkins"
THINK was mentioned in a blog article by "North Korea Zone" called "Dealing with Jenkins." The article contains comments by US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs James A. Kelly, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Howard H. Baker Jr..
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Abe says Jenkins must be allowed to come to Japan
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Japan to Press North Korea on Kidnapping
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Japan must get ex-abductee's American husband to visit: Abe
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Abe says ferry-ban bill could be scrapped -- Bargaining chip in abduction dispute must be used 'effectively'
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Japan asks U.S. to pardon abductee's American husband
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Jenkins' nephew asks for help
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Abe: Find out about others
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Govt to seek pardon for Jenkins / U.S. immunity from prosecution desired if American comes to Japan
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Koizumi N. Korea trip seen as gamble
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May 15, 2004
Japan, U.S. discuss how to deal with Soga's husband if PM brings him back
Posted by THINK at 11:17 PM | TrackBack
Gov't aims to bring abductees' families to Japan
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Relatives of missing demand results from Pyongyang trip
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Koizumi set for hard talk with N Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:35 PM | TrackBack
Headway expected in summit / Govt expects Koizumi's N. Korea visit to help resolve abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 09:34 PM | TrackBack
Ex-abductees hopeful, fearful / Koizumi visit hailed as 'turning point,' but also questioned
Posted by THINK at 09:31 PM | TrackBack
Families worried Koizumi's visit might wrap up abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 07:27 PM | TrackBack
Japan in talks with U.S. on handling ex-abductee's American husband
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U.S. 'appreciates' prior notification on Koizumi's North Korea trip
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NPA may send advance team to Pyongyang ahead...
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Koizumi must bring all abducted Japanese home from Pyongyang: families
Posted by THINK at 01:39 AM | TrackBack
May 14, 2004
S. Korea's Roh supports Koizumi's visit to N. Korea
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Kin fear abrupt end to abduction issue with Koizumi's N. Korea trip
Posted by THINK at 11:12 PM | TrackBack
Baker voices U.S. support over efforts to resolve abduction issue
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Working level talks end as NKorea vows never to accept US demands
Posted by THINK at 09:36 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi plans new mission to Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 09:29 PM | TrackBack
6 countries to 'definitely' hold 3rd round talks by June
Posted by THINK at 09:26 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi to Meet with North Korean Leader
Posted by THINK at 09:18 PM | TrackBack
Japan's PM to visit North Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:13 PM | TrackBack
Japan PM to Go to North Korea Next Week - Media
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Japan's Koizumi to visit North Korea for talks with Kim
Posted by THINK at 07:05 PM | TrackBack
Japan's Koizumi to visit North Korea
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Koizumi to visit N Korea on May 22 to meet Kim Jong Il
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Japan's Koizumi to Visit North Korea Next Weekend, NHK Says
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Koizumi to visit N. Korea on May 22 to meet Kim Jong Il
Posted by THINK at 07:01 PM | TrackBack
6-party working group begins 3rd day with no signs of progress
Posted by THINK at 07:00 PM | TrackBack
COMJAN 'abduction' list grows -- despite lack of evidence
Posted by THINK at 06:59 PM | TrackBack
Experts doubt merits of Koizumi Pyongyang trip
Posted by THINK at 06:57 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea's absence stymies 6-way working group session
Posted by THINK at 06:56 PM | TrackBack
Powell says U.S. backs Koizumi's trip to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:31 AM | TrackBack
Japan consulted U.S. in advance about Koizumi's trip to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:10 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea announces Koizumi's visit, no mention of talks with Kim
Posted by THINK at 12:35 AM | TrackBack
May 13, 2004
6-party talks continue with rift between N. Korea, U.S.
Posted by THINK at 06:56 PM | TrackBack
G-8 to raise North Korea issues
Posted by THINK at 06:55 PM | TrackBack
Japan, North Korea May Meet on Abductees Saturday, Yomiuri Says
Posted by THINK at 06:53 PM | TrackBack
May 12, 2004
Koizumi says N. Korea keen on normalization of ties with Japan
Posted by THINK at 06:53 PM | TrackBack
KCNA Blasts Japanese LDP Heavyweight's Anti-DPRK Remarks in U.S.
Posted by THINK at 06:51 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi asks N Korea to be responsible on abductions
Posted by THINK at 06:49 PM | TrackBack
Police obtain arrest warrant for spouse of JAL hijacker
Posted by THINK at 06:48 PM | TrackBack
May 11, 2004
Japan, N. Korea may discuss abduction issue in China: gov't
Posted by THINK at 06:46 PM | TrackBack
May 10, 2004
Govt mulls Koizumi visit to N. Korea
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Japan Official: No Progress Made in Abduction Issues with N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 06:44 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi can get abductee kin: Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 06:43 PM | TrackBack
May 09, 2004
Koizumi Considering Call on North Korea Around May 23
Posted by THINK at 06:42 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi may visit Pyongyang to pick up relatives of abductees
Posted by THINK at 06:40 PM | TrackBack
Tokyo, Pyongyang mull Koizumi visit
Posted by THINK at 06:39 PM | TrackBack
May 08, 2004
China's Hu thinks N. Korea abduction issue to be solved soon: Komura
Posted by THINK at 06:41 PM | TrackBack
May 07, 2004
Japan Shifts Policy to Seek Bilateral Solution to Abduction Issue
YONHAPNEWS WORLD SERVICE::ENGLISH NEWS
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Koizumi lauds abductions progress; second Pyongyang visit not ruled out
Posted by THINK at 06:37 PM | TrackBack
Brother of abductee to run in upper house election
Posted by THINK at 06:36 PM | TrackBack
N Korea's Kim criticized at home for apology to Japan
Posted by THINK at 06:35 PM | TrackBack
May 06, 2004
Talks aimed at reuniting abductees with families
Posted by THINK at 06:39 PM | TrackBack
North Korea-Japan Makes Progress in Abducted Japanese Negotiation
Posted by THINK at 06:34 PM | TrackBack
May 05, 2004
Koizumi may revisit N. Korea over abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 06:33 PM | TrackBack
Japan, N Korea agree to keep talking on abductions
Posted by THINK at 06:28 PM | TrackBack
May 03, 2004
Japan, N. Korea to resume talks on abductions possibly Tues.
Posted by THINK at 06:32 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea, Japan May Meet Before Working Group Talks: Report
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