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April 29, 2005
Trade with N. Korea plummets by 40%
Posted by THINK at 06:34 PM
Masumoto joins protest rally at Chinese Embassy in Washington
Posted by THINK at 06:32 PM
Japan notifies N. Korea on recognition of Tanaka as abductee
Posted by THINK at 12:34 AM
U.S. keeps N. Korea as terror-sponsoring state, cites abductions
Posted by THINK at 12:33 AM
Senior U.S. officials back Japan sanctions on N. Korea
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
The Japan Times Online ("U.S. congressman vows resolution on abduction issue")
Posted by THINK at 12:31 AM
April 28, 2005
Japan recognizes Tanaka as N. Korea kidnap victim
KYODO NEWS
Yahoo! News (AP) ("Japanese noodle shop employee was kidnapped by North Korea 28 years ago, Tokyo says")
Posted by THINK at 02:26 AM
April 27, 2005
Hyde eyes U.S. Congress resolution on N. Korea's abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 10:56 AM
Japan's Bid to Internationalize "Abduction Issue" under Fire
Korean News (Korean Central News Agency of DPRK)
Posted by THINK at 10:55 AM
April 26, 2005
Masumoto visits U.S. to seek help on abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 10:42 AM
April 25, 2005
Japan adds missing Kobe man to list of abductees by N. Korea
KYODO NEWS
The Japan Times Online ("Missing Kobe man added to abductee list -- Official number of Japanese thought taken by North Korea rises to 11")
Mainichi Daily News ("Police conclude N. Korea abducted missing ramen shop worker")
Posted by THINK at 05:10 PM
6,000 people rally for sanctions on N. Korea over abductions
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
BBC NEWS ("Japan protesters denounce N Korea")
Posted by THINK at 02:30 AM
April 24, 2005
7th National Rally to Be Held April 24
National Rally for the Rescue of Abductees will be held on April 24, 2005, in Tokyo's Hibiya Kokaido hall.
Kazoku Kai (Association of the Families of Victims Kidnapped by North Korea) and the Sukuukai (National Association for the Rescue of Japanese Kidnapped by North Korea) together with the Parliamentary League to Rescue Japanese Nationals Abducted by North Korea will hold the 7th national rally to demand the goverment to impose economic sanctions against North Korea. Members of these groups including Shigeru Yokota and other family members of the abduction victims will speak out to the public.
Come and show that you care!
When: Sunday, April 24, 2005 2P.M.-5P.M. (Doors open at 1P.M.)
Where: Hibiya Kokaido Hall (Kasumigaseki or Uchi-Saiwai Tokyo Metro stations)
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Admission: Free (Donations are welcome.)
Posted by THINK at 01:01 AM
April 21, 2005
"Resolution" of Meeting of UN Commission on Human Rights Rejected
Korean News (Korean Central News Agency of DPRK)
Posted by THINK at 11:12 AM
April 15, 2005
Japan seeks to resume abduction talks with N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 12:50 PM | TrackBack
U.N. Human Rights Commission urges N. Korea to free abductees
Posted by THINK at 03:39 AM | TrackBack
Japan dismisses N. Korea's call for return of ashes
Posted by THINK at 03:38 AM | TrackBack
April 14, 2005
Missing woman's family sues state to recognize her as abductee
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
The Japan Times Online ("Kin sue to have woman recognized as abductee -- Teenager who vanished in 1973 was obviously kidnapped by North Korea: parents")
Posted by THINK at 11:33 AM | TrackBack
North Korea insists Japanese abductee's remains are genuine, demands their return
Posted by THINK at 11:32 AM | TrackBack
April 12, 2005
Repatriated abductee Soga's daughters attend school event
Posted by THINK at 10:33 AM | TrackBack
April 09, 2005
N. Korea tells Japanese scholars it won't negotiate without apology
Posted by THINK at 12:50 PM | TrackBack
Imports of N. Korean clams fall by 91%
Posted by THINK at 12:48 PM | TrackBack
April 07, 2005
Machimura appeals for Asian support in abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 02:18 PM | TrackBack
April 05, 2005
Japan contemplating sanctions against N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:28 PM | TrackBack
April 03, 2005
N. Korea Wants Japan Out of Nuclear Talks
Posted by THINK at 03:24 AM | TrackBack
April 02, 2005
2 Japanese companies incorrectly label N. Korean clams for sale
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
The Japan Times Online ("Firms falsely labeled 'asari' clams")
Posted by THINK at 12:05 PM | TrackBack
Hasuike starts full-time teaching, Chimura daughter begins work
Posted by THINK at 12:04 PM | TrackBack
Snaps and fake ashes of stolen daughter rekindle Japanese parents' agony
Telegraph [[MUST READ!]]
Posted by THINK at 11:56 AM | TrackBack
North ship visits to Japan drop
Posted by THINK at 02:49 AM | TrackBack
April 01, 2005
Bogus cash found aboard North Korean vessel-- $100 BILLS 'FOR BUYING CARS, OTHER ITEMS'
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo)
Posted by THINK at 11:08 AM | TrackBack
Britain warns N.Korea could face sanctions
Reuters
VOA News("North Korea Accused of World's Worst Human Rights Record")
The Herald (AP) ("North Korea attacked")