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September 27, 2004
No end in sight to abduction issue
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North Korea's attitude shows need for sanctions
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Abductees' families say further talks with N Korea pointless
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Gist of Japan-N. Korea working-level talks
Posted by THINK at 12:57 PM | TrackBack
No progress in talks on Japanese abductees -- Tokyo mulls over sanctions against Pyongyang
Straits Times (AP)
KYODO NEWS ("No abduction-talks breakthrough, but N. Korea admits errors")
The Japan Times Online ("N. Korea talks end; no progress reported")
RADIO AUSTRALIA ("Japan calls for more talks with NKorea to resolve abduction dispute")
Straits Times (AFP/AP) ("Tokyo presses Pyongyang for details about abductions")
Posted by THINK at 12:56 PM | TrackBack
Chronology of Japan-N. Korea events related to abductions
Posted by THINK at 12:52 PM | TrackBack
Sanctions on N. Korea may be necessary to solve abductions: Abe
Posted by THINK at 12:51 PM | TrackBack
Japan and N. Korea begin day 2 of talks
Posted by THINK at 12:49 PM | TrackBack
September 26, 2004
Abductee families frustrated over lack of info on N. Korean probe
Posted by THINK at 03:27 AM | TrackBack
North Korea, Japan hold new talks on abductees; no progress reported
San Francisco Chronicle (AP)
Japan Today ("Japan, N Korea wrap up 1st day of abduction talks")
KYODO NEWS ("No info on abductees' fate on 1st day of talks")
Posted by THINK at 03:25 AM | TrackBack
Ex-abductee Hasuike readmitted to Chuo Univ
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Japan to Ask N. Korea About Missile Activity in Talks Tomorrow
Bloomberg.com
Reuters ("Japan to seek missile info from N.Korea")
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) ("Japan to Raise Missile Issue at Talks With N. Korea")
The Japan Times Online ("Japan wants answers from North -- Missile test launch question on weekend talks agenda")
Reuters.com ("N.Korea Silent as Japan Raises Missile Issue-Kyodo")
Posted by THINK at 03:16 AM | TrackBack
September 24, 2004
N. Korean defector may visit Japan next week, paper says
Posted by THINK at 11:41 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea threatens to turn Japan into 'nuclear sea of fire'
Posted by THINK at 11:40 AM | TrackBack
Sources: N.Korea May Be Preparing Missile Launch
Reuters.com
International Herald Tribune ("Japan alert for N. Korean rocket test")
The Japan Times Online ("North Korea may test-fire missile: spy satellite data --Info could also indicate combustion experiment")
asahi.com : English ("N. Korean missile sites eyed warily")
Japan Today ("North Korea may be preparing to launch Rodong missile")
KYODO NEWS ("N. Korea missile test not imminent, Kawaguchi says")
Posted by THINK at 11:29 AM | TrackBack
September 23, 2004
Koizumi sends message to N. Korean leader on 2-way ties, nuke
Posted by THINK at 01:56 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins' Hearing Could Expose North Korean Secrets
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Japan, N Korea to discuss abductions on weekend
Japan Today
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) ("Japan and North Korea to hold talks on abductions")
RADIO AUSTRALIA ("Japan, North Korea to hold talks on kidnapped Japanese")
VOA News ("Japan, North Korea to Hold Talks on Abductions")
Yahoo! News (Reuters) ("Japan-N. Korea abduction talks likely this weekend")
Posted by THINK at 03:08 AM | TrackBack
Soga, daughters visit hometown to see ailing father
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Pyongyang admits human rights not a priority
Posted by THINK at 03:03 AM | TrackBack
September 20, 2004
Jenkins' Trial Will Be High-Profile Case--but Conviction May Bring Light Punishment
Posted by THINK at 08:43 PM | TrackBack
Japanese isle wants to welcome "U.S. deserter"
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September 19, 2004
U.S. Senate to OK bill banning N. Korea aid over abduction issue
KYODO NEWS
donga.com [english donga] ("U.S. Senate Likely to Pass North Korean Human Rights Bill")
Posted by THINK at 03:16 AM | TrackBack
North Korean inaction hampers closer ties
Posted by THINK at 03:13 AM | TrackBack
Sisters want to hug long-missing brother
Posted by THINK at 02:57 AM | TrackBack
NGO adds 1 Japanese to possible N. Korea abductees list
Posted by THINK at 02:42 AM | TrackBack
Normalization to come after nuke, abduction issues settled: Koizumi
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo) ("Normalizing Pyongyang ties good for all but hurdles remain: Koizumi")
Posted by THINK at 02:37 AM | TrackBack
Japanese leader says will discuss North Korea with Bush
Posted by THINK at 02:36 AM | TrackBack
Kin of abductees renew their call
Posted by THINK at 02:35 AM | TrackBack
Families of abductees push gov't for sanctions on N Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:34 AM | TrackBack
Soga to visit hometown to see her ailing father
Posted by THINK at 02:26 AM | TrackBack
Kin of missing Japanese frustrated by lack of progress on abductions
Posted by THINK at 02:25 AM | TrackBack
Hosoda impatient over lack of progress in talks with N Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:24 AM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. deserter Jenkins living in Army housing with family in Japan
Posted by THINK at 02:19 AM | TrackBack
SEEKING ANSWERS: Japan plans Sept. 29-30 abduction talks
asahi.com : English
Japan Today ("Japan, N Korea may hold abduction talks Sept 28-29")
Posted by THINK at 02:11 AM | TrackBack
September 14, 2004
Back in the army now
The Globe and Mail (AP)
Reuters.com ("Legal Steps Start for Accused U.S. Deserter Jenkins")
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) ("Accused US deserter gets haircut, legal proceedings 'moving forward'")
International Herald Tribune (AP/AFP) ("Soldier accused of desertion gets regular treatment at base")
Posted by THINK at 12:56 AM | TrackBack
September 11, 2004
Sgt.Jenkins Return
USARJ and 9th TSC Camp Zama, JAPAN -- News Flash
Posted by THINK at 09:56 PM | TrackBack
Soga's hometown looking forward to welcoming Jenkins, daughters
Japan Today
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo) ("Soga's hometown preparing to welcome family")
Posted by THINK at 09:34 PM | TrackBack
North Korea's mystery guest
Posted by THINK at 09:19 PM | TrackBack
US 'deserter' hands himself over
BBC NEWS
USATODAY.com (AP) ("Jenkins surrenders at U.S. military base in Japan")
CBC News ("Accused U.S. deserter surrenders")
CNN.com ("'Deserter' surrenders at U.S. base")
Xinhuanet ("Former soldier turns himself in to US base in Japan")
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) ("Accused US army deserter surrenders to authorities in Japan")
Bloomberg.com ("Alleged Deserter Jenkins Surrenders to U.S. Army (Update 1) ")
Japan Today ("Jenkins surrenders to U.S. military at Camp Zama")
Mainichi Interactive ("Jenkins surrenders to U.S. Army")
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) ("US soldier surrenders 40 years after disappearing in North Korea")
Voice of America ("Alleged US Army Deserter Reports For Duty at Japan Base After 40 Years")
Straits Times ("Sgt Jenkins reports for duty - four decades late")
Guardian Unlimited (The Observer) ("US soldier reports for duty, 39 years after going Awol")
L.A. Daily News (New York Times) ("GI back to face trial")
Posted by THINK at 09:16 PM | TrackBack
Alleged Deserter Jenkins Arrives at U.S. Army Base, Kyodo Says
Posted by THINK at 09:15 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins leaves Tokyo hospital to surrender to U.S. authorities
Posted by THINK at 09:14 PM | TrackBack
Timeline of events in the case of accused U.S. Army deserter to North Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:13 PM | TrackBack
September 10, 2004
Accused U.S. Deserter Jenkins to Surrender in Japan
Reuters.com
San Francisco Chronicle (AP) ("After 40 years in North Korea, alleged deserter expected to surrender to U.S. authorities")
CBS News (AP) ("40-Year GI Fugitive To Surrender")
Posted by THINK at 12:40 PM | TrackBack
Repatriated abductee Hasuike returning to Chuo University
Posted by THINK at 12:36 PM | TrackBack
U.S. defense counsel for Jenkins arrives in Japan
Posted by THINK at 12:35 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea may restate fate of 10 to check Japan's response: Nakayama
Posted by THINK at 03:38 AM | TrackBack
September 08, 2004
Accused U.S. Deserter Jenkins May Surrender Saturday
Reuters.com
Japan Today ("Jenkins expected to report to U.S. camp as early as Sat")
Guardian Unlimited (AP) ("Report: Jenkins Could Surrender Saturday")
Mainichi Interactive ("Jenkins to turn himself in to U.S. forces on Saturday")
Posted by THINK at 06:24 PM | TrackBack
September 06, 2004
4 JAL hijackers in N. Korea ready to return to Japan
Yahoo!News (Kyodo)
The Japan Times Online ("Last JAL hijackers ready to come home")
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North Korea 'bred spies using former US soldiers'
Posted by THINK at 05:47 AM | TrackBack
September 05, 2004
Hasuikes describe abduction ordeal to police
Japan Today
The Japan Times Online ("Hasuikes tell police abduction details")
Mainichi Interactive ("Police question N. Korean abductees for first time")
Posted by THINK at 07:13 PM | TrackBack
September 03, 2004
Abe, S. Korean security official agree on dialogue with N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:32 AM | TrackBack
September 02, 2004
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Four Decades in North Korea
("In his first interview since leaving North Korea, [Sgt. Jenkins] tells the Review his story.")
Far Eastern Economic Review
Japan Today ("Life in North Korea no fun, says Jenkins in first interview")
Mainichi Interactive ("Jenkins faced N. Korean pressure before Koizumi meeting")
Straits Times (AFP) ("I loathed life in N. Korea, says US army deserter")
See also: Far Eastern Economic Review ("An Ageing Soldier Prepares for Trial")
Posted by THINK at 06:30 AM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Deserter to Turn Himself In
Guardian Unlimited (AP)
BBC NEWS ("US 'deserter' offers to surrender" with recent photo)
Reuters ("Accused U.S. deserter to report to military")
CNN.com ("U.S. 'defector' to turn himself in")
International Herald Tribune (NYT) ("Surrender to end long Korean exile")
The Japan Times Online("Accused U.S. deserter Jenkins to report soon to Camp Zama")