November 03, 2006
Wanted N. Korean agent has violinist brother
Posted by THINK at 08:53 PM
November 02, 2006
Police obtain warrant for N. Korean agent over abduction of Soga
Yahoo! News
asahi.com ("Arrest warrant issued for Soga's '78 abduction")
Sunday Times (Sapa/AFP) ("Japan out to nab NKorean spy")
Posted by THINK at 08:49 PM
March 07, 2006
Charles Jenkins: Prisoner of Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 10:33 PM
February 07, 2006
North Korea targeted wife for abduction, U.S. deserter says
Roanoke Daily Herald (Yomiuri)
Posted by THINK at 09:00 PM
December 22, 2005
Soga talks to Thai abductee's kin, group meets Foreign Minister Aso
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
asahi.com ("Foreign kin join call to pressure North")
Posted by THINK at 11:36 PM
December 21, 2005
Relatives of possible Thai abductee to N. Korea visit Japan
Posted by THINK at 05:18 PM
December 08, 2005
U.S. deserter Jenkins says he's happy with life in Japan after North Korea
Posted by THINK at 07:09 PM
November 20, 2005
Jenkins recalls nearly four decades inside North Korea's 'gigantic prison'
Posted by THINK at 11:52 PM
November 15, 2005
Prisoner of Pyongyang? -- There may have been more abductees
TIME Asia Magazine (May take time to load)
Posted by THINK at 01:44 PM
October 27, 2005
Jenkins Photo Proof Of Kidnapping?
Posted by THINK at 10:48 AM
October 20, 2005
Deserter Recalls N. Korean Hell
CBS News
WCNC.com (AP) ("Army deserter recalls sex orders, abuse after fleeing to NKorea")
Posted by THINK at 01:53 AM
October 13, 2005
Deserter Jenkins writes memoirs
BBC NEWS
Guardian Unlimited (AP) ("U.S. Deserter Discusses Life in N. Korea")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Jenkins hopes his book helps settle abduction cases")
The Australian (AFP) ("NKorea 'kidnapped foreign nationals'")
asahi.com ("Jenkins: I hope book helps abduction issue")
The Japan Times Online ("Jenkins hopes book helps settle abduction cases")
Posted by THINK at 02:28 AM
October 07, 2005
Jenkins memoir on N. Korea life, abductees to be published
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
The Japan Times Online ("Jenkins memoirs published -- Deserter reveals seeing many abductees in North Korea")
Posted by THINK at 02:42 PM
Soga says N Korea also abducted other foreign women
Posted by THINK at 02:04 PM
July 23, 2005
Japan rapped for using Jenkins as 'ad pillar' in anti-N. Korea moves
Los Angeles Times (AP)("U.S. Deserter Denies Being Propaganda Tool")
RedNova News (Reuters) ("US deserter denies being used by Japan vs. N.Korea")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Jenkins rejects claim Tokyo uses him for anti-North Korea propaganda")
Posted by THINK at 03:36 PM
July 17, 2005
Wanted Pyongyang agent taught Korean to Yokota, Soga
The Japan Times Online
Kyodo ("N. Korean agent on wanted list taught Korean to Japanese abductees")
Posted by THINK at 02:03 PM
June 23, 2005
Former U.S. sergeant who deserted to N. Korea heads back to Japan
Former U.S. sergeant who deserted to N. Korea heads back to Japan
Kyodo News - Story (" Jenkins, Soga return to Japan after weeklong visit to U.S.")
Raleigh News & Observer ("Editorials: Jenkins goes 'home'")
Posted by THINK at 12:28 AM
June 21, 2005
Jenkins calls N. Korean leader Kim 'evil man'
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
Raleigh News & Observer ("Jenkins apologizes for desertion")
Kyodo ("FOCUS: Jenkins, Soga leave unanswered questions behind in U.S.")
MSNBC.com (AP) ("Army deserter Jenkins apologizes -- 'I let my soldiers down,' he says at end of U.S. visit")
CBS News (AP) ("U.S. Army Deserter: I Was Wrong")
Posted by THINK at 02:37 AM
June 16, 2005
Army Deserter Tours N.C. Hometown -- Defector met with indifference from staunch military community
Roanoke Daily Herald ("Japanese press focus on wife and not Jenkins")
KYODO NEWS("Scope: Jenkins' return to hometown triggers debate among residents")
Charlotte Observer (Raleigh News & Observer) ("Reporters follow deserter's wife to N.C. -- Jenkins considered bit player in tale of woman abducted by N. Korea")
Japan Today (Kyodo) ("Soga's saga captivates some in rural North�Carolina")
Posted by THINK at 06:26 PM
June 15, 2005
Jenkins happy to be home after 40-year absence
KYODO NEWS
Reuters.com ("Army deserter visits family in U.S. after 40 years")
San Francisco Chronicle (AP) ("Army Deserter Back in U.S. 40 Years Later")
The Times ("US deserter home after 40 years")
Japan Today (Kyodo) ("Jenkins reunited with mother after more than 40� years")
asahi.com ("Army deserter Jenkins meets mother for first time in 40 years")
Daily Yomiuri On-Line ("Jenkins reunited with mom")
Posted by THINK at 01:03 PM
June 13, 2005
Jenkins family leaves for U.S.
Japan Today
Mainichi Daily News ("Jenkins leaves Sado for reunion with mother in US")
MSNBC (AP) ("Feelings mixed in army deserter's hometown")
Guardian Unlimited ("US sergeant who fled to North Korea returns home for first visit in 40 years")
The Daily Dispatch (North Carolina) ("Protests of defector would be needless, petty")
CNN.com ("Deserter Jenkins leaves for U.S.")
asahi.com ("Jenkins family flies to U.S.")
Posted by THINK at 11:20 PM
June 12, 2005
Jenkins thanks public, but asks media for some peace
The Japan Times Online
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Jenkins to make weeklong visit to U.S. to meet mother")
Bloomberg.com ("U.S. Deserter to N. Korea to Visit Family After 40 Years Away")
Times Argus (Raleigh News & Observer ) ("Deserter's hometown divided about his visit")
Posted by THINK at 03:31 PM
June 08, 2005
Army deserter Jenkins to visit U.S. soon
Yahoo! News (AP) ("Army Deserter May Make First Trip to U.S.")
CNN.com ("Deserter Jenkins may visit U.S.")
Japan Today (Kyodo) ("Jenkins to visit U.S. next week to see mother")
Washington Times (UPI) ("Army deserter Jenkins to visit U.S.")
Daily Yomiuri On-Line ("Jenkins to visit mom in U.S. for 1st time")
The Japan Times Online ("Jenkins due to fly to U.S. to visit mom next week")
asahi.com ("Jenkins, Soga to visit his mother in the U.S.")
Posted by THINK at 03:07 PM
May 28, 2005
Soga spotted another abduction victim in Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 11:36 AM
May 17, 2005
U.S. Embassy in Tokyo issues passport for Jenkins
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
Yahoo! News (AFP) ("Jenkins, ex-deserter to NKorea, gets passport to see US after four decades")
Posted by THINK at 12:19 PM
May 13, 2005
Soga wants to visit U.S. with American husband Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 01:20 AM
April 12, 2005
Repatriated abductee Soga's daughters attend school event
Posted by THINK at 10:33 AM | TrackBack
March 01, 2005
U.S. Army Deserter Jenkins Seeks Passport in Japan
Reuters.com
Japan Today ("Jenkins to apply for U.S. passport Thurs")
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) ("Ex-deserter Jenkins applies for US passport for first homecoming")
Boston.com (AP) ("U.S. Army deserter to apply for passport")
Posted by THINK at 12:01 PM | TrackBack
January 08, 2005
Soga says family settled after first month in hometown
Posted by THINK at 02:36 PM | TrackBack
December 30, 2004
Soga holds on to hope of seeing her mother again
Posted by THINK at 03:26 AM | TrackBack
December 18, 2004
Soga relieved to be able to live with reunited family
Posted by THINK at 01:47 AM | TrackBack
December 15, 2004
U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins warmly welcomed on Japanese island, wife says
Posted by THINK at 05:23 AM | TrackBack
December 11, 2004
Jenkins' daughters register as residents of Sado
Japan Today
Mainichi Interactive ("Soga's daughters file resident registration forms in Sado")
Posted by THINK at 03:25 AM | TrackBack
December 07, 2004
U.S. deserter begins life's 'last chapter' -- Now free, Jenkins arrives to live on Japanese island with family
CNN.com
BBC NEWS ("Jenkins starts new life in Japan")
Guardian Unlimited (AP) ("U.S. Deserter Wants Japanese Citizenship")
asahi.com : English ("Jenkins seeking Japanese citizenship -- He says his other priority is finding a job on Sado Island")
Mainichi Interactive ("Jenkins begins life in Niigata with Soga and daughters")
Posted by THINK at 02:37 AM | TrackBack
Deserter, Family Head to Wife's Hometown
Guardian Unlimited (AP)
Mainichi Interactive ("Jenkins family leaves for new life on Sado Island")
Japan Today ("Jenkins, family leave for Niigata")
European and Pacific Stars & Stripes ("Army deserter Jenkins leaves Camp Zama for island home")
Posted by THINK at 02:14 AM | TrackBack
December 05, 2004
U.S. Deserter Jenkins Says Risked Jail for Daughters
Reuters.com
Japan Today ("Jenkins says daughters were meant to become spies in N Korea")
Mainichi Interactive ("Jenkins says Pyongyang wanted to
turn his daughters into spies")
The Hindu News Update Service (PTI) ("N. Korea forcing kids into spying, says US army deserter")
Guardian Unlimited (AP) ("Jenkins: N. Korea Wanted Daughters to Spy")
BBC NEWS ("Jenkins children 'groomed as spies'")
NEWS24.com (SA) ("Deserter 'did it for his girls'")
Washington Times (UPI) ("Jenkins: NKorea wanted daughters as spies")
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo) ("Jenkins says Pyongyang tried to train daughters as spies")
asahi.com : English ("INTERVIEW WITH TIME MAGAZINE: Jenkins feared kids would become spies")
Posted by THINK at 01:53 AM | TrackBack
Deserter regrets 40 years in N.Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:52 AM | TrackBack
In From The Cold -- Deserter Charles Jenkins, who spent nearly 40 years in secretive North Korea, tells his story to TIME
Posted by THINK at 01:50 AM | TrackBack
December 02, 2004
U.S. Army Deserter's Move to Japan Isle Postponed
Posted by THINK at 11:20 PM | TrackBack
November 30, 2004
U.S. army deserter to start new life on Japan isle
Reuters.co.uk
Japan Today ("Jenkins, Soga, 2 daughters to go to Sado on Friday")
Guardian Unlimited (AP) ("Army Deserter Jenkins to Settle in Japan")
Posted by THINK at 11:18 PM | TrackBack
November 27, 2004
Army deserter Jenkins released in Japan
USATODAY.com (AP)
Japan Today ("Jenkins released after 24 days in U.S. military detention?facility")
Reuters.com ("U.S. Deserter Jenkins Free, Prepares for New Life")
Turkish Press (AFP) ("Four-decade saga ends in freedom for US defector to North Korea")
BBC NEWS ("US army releases Korea deserter")
European and Pacific Stars & Stripes (AP) ("Army deserter Jenkins, who spent 39 years in N. Korea, is released from jail")
The Age (AP) ("US army deserter Jenkins leaves jail")
San Francisco Chronicle (AP)("U.S. Army deserter Jenkins sobs after release from prison, says he wants to live in Japan")
Posted by THINK at 12:02 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins Fact Sheet
NBC10.com (AP)
San Francisco Chronicle (AP)("Events in the case of U.S. Army deserter to North Korea")
Posted by THINK at 12:01 PM | TrackBack
U.S. North Korean deserter to be released
Reuters
BBC NEWS ("Jenkins 'may be freed early'")
Japan Today ("Jenkins likely to be released Sat")
San Francisco Chronicle (AP) ("After 40 years in North Korea and a month in the brig, U.S. Army deserter to be released")
Japan Today ("Jenkins hopes to work in Sado following release")
Posted by THINK at 04:55 AM | TrackBack
November 23, 2004
Jenkins may be released as early as next Sunday
The Japan Times Online
Gulf Daily News ("US deserter 'could be freed early'")
Mainichi Interactive ("Jenkins headed for early release")
Washington Times (UPI) ("U.S. deserter Jenkins to be freed")
Posted by THINK at 02:30 AM | TrackBack
November 20, 2004
U.S. Army deserter says his Japanese wife was abducted to North Korea by mistake
Posted by THINK at 02:24 AM | TrackBack
November 11, 2004
Deserter lifts veil on closed regime
Posted by THINK at 01:10 AM | TrackBack
November 06, 2004
Deserter Tells of Beatings and 16-Hour Propaganda Lessons
Scotsman.com (AP)
USATODAY.com (AP) (as "Life in North Korea harsh for U.S. deserters")
Posted by THINK at 06:33 PM | TrackBack
November 05, 2004
Lawyer Calls Army Deserter Sentence Fair
Posted by THINK at 01:00 AM | TrackBack
In from the Cold -- A U.S. defector to North Korea confesses to his crime and recounts his long, strange story
Posted by THINK at 12:53 AM | TrackBack
US soldier tells of life of fear after deserting to North
Posted by THINK at 12:45 AM | TrackBack
Sado mayor relieved as Jenkins' court-martial ends
Posted by THINK at 12:44 AM | TrackBack
Army jails deserter who spent 39 years in North Korea to avoid Vietnam duty
Posted by THINK at 12:42 AM | TrackBack
November 03, 2004
US soldier gets dishonorable discharge, 30 days for desertion
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP)
Bloomberg.com ("U.S. Army's Jenkins Pleads Guilty to Desertion, AFP Reports")
Reuters.com ("U.S. Deserter Jenkins Gets Dishonorable Discharge")
Xinhuanet - English ("US soldier sentenced to 30-day confinement, dishonorable discharge")
Guardian Unlimited (AP) ("Jenkins Gets 30 Days in Desertion Case")
Mainichi Interactive ("Jenkins sentenced to 30 days in prison, dishonorable discharge")
Crosswalk.com (CNS) ("GI Pleads Guilty to Deserting to North Korea")
The New York Times ("G.I., 64, Pleads Guilty to Desertion From Duty in Korea in '65")
eTaiwanNews.com ("Jenkins admits guilt in Japan--Deserter gives tearful testimony as prosecution describes act as 'despicable'")
asahi.com : English ("Jenkins guilty of desertion")
Washington Post ("U.S. Deserter Took Plea Bargain -- Leniency for Soldier Who Fled to N. Korea Appeases Japan")
Posted by THINK at 06:40 PM | TrackBack
US 'deserter' faces court martial
BBC NEWS
Japan Today ("Quick court-martial expected for Jenkins on Wednesday")
Posted by THINK at 12:40 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins' prosecutor requested Japan posting
Posted by THINK at 12:38 AM | TrackBack
Nephew of alleged defector believes uncle will do no jail time
Posted by THINK at 12:19 AM | TrackBack
October 31, 2004
Jenkins to prison? Korea deserter may go free
newsobserver.com (AP)
newsobserver.com (AP) ("Timeline of events in the case of accused U.S. Army deserter to North Korea")
Posted by THINK at 05:02 PM | TrackBack
October 28, 2004
Soga, daughters head to Camp Zama
Posted by THINK at 03:58 PM | TrackBack
October 07, 2004
Accused U.S. Deserter Case May Be Nearing End-Media
Reuters.com
Straits Times (AFP) ("DESERTER MAY STRIKE DEAL WITH U.S. ARMY")
Reuters.com ("Accused U.S. Deserter Jenkins Faces Nov. 3 Court Martial")
BBC NEWS ("US 'deserter' gets trial date")
asahi.com : English ("Jenkins' trial to start Nov. 3")
San Francisco Chronicle (AP) ("As court martial nears, accused U.S. deserter appears to be seeking a plea bargain")
Posted by THINK at 02:59 PM | TrackBack
September 23, 2004
Jenkins' Hearing Could Expose North Korean Secrets
Posted by THINK at 03:13 AM | TrackBack
Soga, daughters visit hometown to see ailing father
Posted by THINK at 03:06 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"
Posted by THINK at 04:20 AM | TrackBack
September 19, 2004
Sisters want to hug long-missing brother
Posted by THINK at 02:57 AM | TrackBack
Soga to visit hometown to see her ailing father
Posted by THINK at 02:26 AM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. deserter Jenkins living in Army housing with family in Japan
Posted by THINK at 02:19 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
U.S. defense counsel for Jenkins arrives in Japan
Posted by THINK at 12:35 PM | 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
North Korea 'bred spies using former US soldiers'
Posted by THINK at 05:47 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")
Posted by THINK at 06:13 AM | TrackBack
August 31, 2004
GI Jenkins Meets with Military Lawyer - Media
Reuters.com
VOANews.com ("Accused US Army Deserter Meets with US Lawyer in Tokyo")
Posted by THINK at 02:44 PM | TrackBack
August 30, 2004
Jenkins hopes to seek dishonorable discharge
The Japan Times Online
Japan Today ("Jenkins hopes for dishonorable discharge in plea bargain")
Posted by THINK at 11:09 AM | TrackBack
August 25, 2004
Soga takes kids to see granddad
asahi.com : English
Japan Today("Soga, daughters visit ancestors' graves in Sado")
Daily Yomiuri On-Line("Soga takes daughters to visit family grave")
The Japan Times Online("Soga takes offspring to Sado; Jenkins remains in hospital")
Posted by THINK at 01:56 PM | TrackBack
August 24, 2004
GI Jenkins May Appear Before U.S. Military Soon
Posted by THINK at 01:10 AM | TrackBack
August 23, 2004
TokyoNow:: Jenkins busy gathering info on possible court-martial
Posted by THINK at 02:32 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins to admit desertion charges
Posted by THINK at 06:13 AM | TrackBack
GI Jenkins Said Willing to Face U.S. Tribunal -Media
Posted by THINK at 06:10 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins to finally give himself up
Posted by THINK at 06:09 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins willing to appear before U.S. military in Japan
Jenkins willing to appear before U.S. military in?Japan
Posted by THINK at 05:33 AM | TrackBack
Soga to take daughters to hometown Sado for 1st time
Posted by THINK at 05:32 AM | TrackBack
August 18, 2004
US defector wants to tell N. Korea's side
Posted by THINK at 09:24 PM | TrackBack
August 16, 2004
Film Crew Says It Found N. Korea Defector
Guardian Unlimited (AP)
Also in:San Francisco Chronicle, CBS News (as "N. Korea's Last U.S. Defector")
Posted by THINK at 02:50 AM | TrackBack
August 14, 2004
Health of alleged US Army deserter Jenkins trumps court-martial: Powell
Posted by THINK at 04:56 PM | TrackBack
U.S. officials maintain silence on plans for Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 04:54 PM | TrackBack
Hints at plea bargain for alleged US deserter
Posted by THINK at 04:49 PM | TrackBack
August 12, 2004
Jenkins, Accused Deserter, to Attend Military Hearing, NEN Says
Posted by THINK at 11:53 AM | TrackBack
Report: GI Jenkins to Discuss Plea Bargain in Tokyo
Posted by THINK at 11:52 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins notes death of two U.S. soldiers in the North
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo/AP)
Posted by THINK at 11:51 AM | TrackBack
Two former soldiers died in N. Korea, Jenkins says
Posted by THINK at 11:49 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins says 2 ex-U.S. soldiers in N Korea died
Posted by THINK at 11:44 AM | TrackBack
August 10, 2004
Jenkins poised to seek plea bargain
Posted by THINK at 03:05 PM | TrackBack
August 09, 2004
US 'cannot negotiate' about Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 12:43 AM | TrackBack
Next Jenkins step won't be decided this month: U.S.
The Japan Times Online (kyodo)
Posted by THINK at 12:38 AM | TrackBack
August 07, 2004
Jenkins' fate won't be decided until Sept or after at earliest
Posted by THINK at 07:14 PM | TrackBack
U.S. to pursue Jenkins case
Posted by THINK at 07:11 PM | TrackBack
Official: Japan wants accused U.S. military deserter Jenkins' ordeal to end soon
Posted by THINK at 01:12 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins meets military lawyer in hospital room
Posted by THINK at 01:09 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins meets with U.S. military lawyer -- Accused deserter considering options
Posted by THINK at 01:08 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins meets U.S. military legal counsel
Posted by THINK at 01:06 AM | TrackBack
August 05, 2004
Jenkins meets US military lawyer to discuss plea bargain
Posted by THINK at 11:31 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins meets US army lawyer
Posted by THINK at 11:30 PM | TrackBack
Ex-GI Jenkins' Military Lawyer to Arrive in Japan
Posted by THINK at 11:30 AM | TrackBack
Govt denies Koizumi guaranteed Jenkins' safety in N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 11:30 AM | TrackBack
Soga wants to return to hometown with family soon
Posted by THINK at 01:06 AM | TrackBack
August 03, 2004
Ex-G.I. Jenkins to Stay in Hospital for Treatment
International News Article | Reuters.com
Posted by THINK at 09:43 PM | TrackBack
July 30, 2004
U.S. may demand Japan hand over Jenkins within 1 or 2 weeks
Posted by THINK at 04:10 AM | TrackBack
Japanese Gov't Puts Lid on Sensitive News
Posted by THINK at 04:06 AM | TrackBack
Accused deserter Jenkins reassigned to the U.S. forces based in Japan
Posted by THINK at 04:02 AM | TrackBack
July 29, 2004
Japanese officials may join talks between Jenkins, military lawyer
Posted by THINK at 01:11 AM | TrackBack
U.S. military moved Jenkins' record to Japan-based forces
Posted by THINK at 01:05 AM | TrackBack
N Korea plotted to get Jenkins' wife back if reunited in Beijing
Posted by THINK at 12:59 AM | TrackBack
Rich Square man's fate still debated
Roanoke Daily Herald (North Carolina)(AP)
Posted by THINK at 12:58 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins ready for court-martial
Posted by THINK at 12:56 AM | TrackBack
July 27, 2004
Jenkins OKs meeting with U.S. military defense counsel
Posted by THINK at 04:27 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins planned to take abductee wife back to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 04:25 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins, lawyer may meet by week's end
Posted by THINK at 04:21 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins may meet with independent U.S. counsel this week
Posted by THINK at 01:14 AM | TrackBack
July 26, 2004
Ex-G.I. Jenkins Asks to See U.S. Military Lawyer
Posted by THINK at 08:32 PM | TrackBack
Charles Jenkins may take plea bargain
Posted by THINK at 08:20 PM | TrackBack
Japan Encourages Plea Bargain for Alleged US Deserter
Posted by THINK at 08:18 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins' case to be solved through strong Japan-U.S. ties
Posted by THINK at 08:17 PM | TrackBack
Japan confident of solving tussle with US on ex-GI
Posted by THINK at 08:13 PM | TrackBack
July 25, 2004
Jenkins willing to see counsel over charges
Posted by THINK at 03:42 AM | TrackBack
No Proof Ex-GI Jenkins Deserted to N.Korea -Nephew
Posted by THINK at 03:40 AM | TrackBack
Alleged deserter poses dilemma -- Some say man may not share information about North Korea if he is court-martialed.
Posted by THINK at 03:37 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins has already been charged by U.S.
Posted by THINK at 03:35 AM | TrackBack
U.S. Official Denies Talk of Jenkins Deal--Report
Posted by THINK at 03:34 AM | TrackBack
U.S. had already charged Jenkins with desertion
Posted by THINK at 03:33 AM | TrackBack
Soga, daughters take a walk in Tokyo park
Posted by THINK at 03:32 AM | TrackBack
US deserter's daughter marks birthday in Tokyo
Straits Times (AFP/Reuters) (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 03:31 AM | TrackBack
US updated on alleged deserter in Japan
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (AFP)
Posted by THINK at 03:30 AM | TrackBack
Some See Jenkins As Gold Mine on N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 03:29 AM | TrackBack
Japan reportedly pressing Jenkins towards plea
Posted by THINK at 03:27 AM | TrackBack
Accused deserter a touchstone for US-Japan ties
Posted by THINK at 03:25 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins' condition not serious; stress main cause for concern
Posted by THINK at 03:24 AM | TrackBack
Accused deserter stars in Japanese soap opera -- Japanese hope for happy ending to saga of Jenkins and family
Posted by THINK at 03:23 AM | TrackBack
July 24, 2004
Jenkins not in serious condition but to stay in hospital
Posted by THINK at 01:06 AM | TrackBack
Soga, daughters take a walk in Tokyo park
Posted by THINK at 01:04 AM | TrackBack
U.S. officials visit hospital for info on Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 01:01 AM | TrackBack
U.S. considering court-martialing Jenkins in Japan
Posted by THINK at 12:54 AM | TrackBack
July 23, 2004
Many servicemembers feel alleged deserter Jenkins should be charged
European and Pacific Stars & Stripes
Posted by THINK at 06:19 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins case not to become big issue with Japan: White House
Posted by THINK at 06:17 AM | TrackBack
U.S. 'consideration' sought for deserter
Posted by THINK at 06:16 AM | TrackBack
Alleged U.S. Army Deserter Treated
Posted by THINK at 06:10 AM | TrackBack
July 22, 2004
Jenkins' checkup begins; U.S. still biding its time
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo)
Posted by THINK at 06:03 PM | TrackBack
Soga visits gov't, LDP to seek support for Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 06:02 PM | TrackBack
Alleged US Army deserter Jenkins has medical tests in Tokyo
Posted by THINK at 06:01 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins undergoes medical treatment at Tokyo hospital
Posted by THINK at 06:00 PM | TrackBack
U.S. confirms policy of delaying request for Jenkins' handover
Posted by THINK at 05:58 PM | TrackBack
U.S. to work closely with Japan on Jenkins case
Posted by THINK at 05:57 PM | TrackBack
U.S. papers prominently report Jenkins' arrival in Japan
Posted by THINK at 05:57 PM | TrackBack
U.S. might delay Jenkins request
Posted by THINK at 05:56 PM | TrackBack
Soga spends quiet day at hospital with family
Posted by THINK at 05:55 PM | TrackBack
Japan, U.S. face tough talks on Jenkins issue
Posted by THINK at 05:54 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins nervous over future following reunion in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 05:53 PM | TrackBack
Soga family united over Jenkins' ill health
Posted by THINK at 05:52 PM | TrackBack
Lawmakers reiterate resolve to help Jenkins in Japan
Posted by THINK at 05:49 PM | TrackBack
Ailing US deserter risks arrest with trip to Japanese hospital
Posted by THINK at 05:48 PM | TrackBack
Obstacles line Soga's, Jenkins' path
Posted by THINK at 05:47 PM | TrackBack
Govt must not rush to give Pyongyang aid
Posted by THINK at 05:46 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins' minders return to N. Korea with little fuss
Posted by THINK at 05:44 PM | TrackBack
Accused American Deserter Arrives in Japan
Posted by THINK at 05:44 PM | TrackBack
US 'deserter' in Tokyo for now
Posted by THINK at 05:43 PM | TrackBack
July 19, 2004
FAMILY REUNITED
Posted by THINK at 09:25 PM | TrackBack
U.S. to consider right time for Jenkins handover request
Posted by THINK at 09:18 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins, family arrive in Tokyo
Posted by THINK at 09:12 PM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Deserter, Family Arrive in Japan
Posted by THINK at 09:11 PM | TrackBack
Accused Deserter, Family Arrive in Japan
San Francisco Chronicle (AP)
Also in: ABCNEWS.com (with photo) and Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 09:10 PM | TrackBack
US deserter hopes for new life
Posted by THINK at 09:08 PM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Deserter May Return to Japan
ABCNEWS.com (AP) (with photo)
Also in: Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 09:05 PM | TrackBack
Soga family arrives in Japan, Jenkins' fate uncertain
Posted by THINK at 08:58 PM | TrackBack
July 18, 2004
U.S. may delay asking Japan for Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 05:18 AM | TrackBack
Alleged US deserter gets Megawati blessing on eve of journey to Japan
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) (with photo)
Also in: Sydney Morning Herald
Posted by THINK at 05:14 AM | TrackBack
Mega wishes Jenkins happiness, good health
Posted by THINK at 05:13 AM | TrackBack
Notes Offer Clues in Army Desertion Case
ABCNEWS.com
Also in: Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 05:11 AM | TrackBack
US Threatens to Detain Alleged Army Deserter
Posted by THINK at 05:10 AM | TrackBack
Timeline of events in the case of accused U.S. Army deserter to North Korea
Charlotte Observer (AP)
Also in: San Francisco Chronicle and Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 05:07 AM | TrackBack
July 17, 2004
ANA, JAL offer to fly Soga's family to Japan for 1 yen
Posted by THINK at 12:54 PM | TrackBack
U.S. to delay request for Jenkins' handover, Ambassador Baker says
Posted by THINK at 12:52 PM | TrackBack
Soga's family set for trip to Japan on Sun.
Posted by THINK at 12:51 PM | TrackBack
Airlines bid 1 yen to transport American deserter
Posted by THINK at 12:45 PM | TrackBack
U.S. envoy advises Jenkins to get a lawyer
Posted by THINK at 12:42 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins should confess, plea-bargain: Baker -- VISIT SET FOR SUNDAY
Posted by THINK at 12:31 PM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Army Deserter to Go to Japan
Posted by THINK at 12:30 PM | TrackBack
Diplomatic spat looming over US army 'deserter'
Posted by THINK at 12:26 PM | TrackBack
North Korean officials meet Jenkins, pledge to respect his family's wishes
Posted by THINK at 12:22 PM | TrackBack
Battle looms over 'deserter'
Posted by THINK at 01:03 AM | TrackBack
Diplomats brace for fight over deserter -- U.S. officials say they will insist that Tokyo give them custody
Posted by THINK at 12:58 AM | TrackBack
U.S. Army deserter to arrive in Japan
Posted by THINK at 12:56 AM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Army Deserter Heads to Japan
Guardian Unlimited (AP)
Also in: ABC News and (as "Tokyo says accused U.S. Army deserter Jenkins will come to Japan") San Francisco Chronicle
Posted by THINK at 12:49 AM | TrackBack
US suggests plea bargain for Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 12:48 AM | TrackBack
Soga reunion an election ploy
Posted by THINK at 12:45 AM | TrackBack
Accused deserter a touchstone for US-Japan ties
Posted by THINK at 12:36 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins to visit Japan Sun., N. Korea hopes family can live together
Posted by THINK at 12:30 AM | TrackBack
July 16, 2004
Baker suggests plea-bargain on Jenkins: Hosoda
Posted by THINK at 03:17 PM | TrackBack
US softens stance on ailing suspected defector
Posted by THINK at 03:16 PM | TrackBack
US to seek custody of 'army deserter' in Japan
RADIO AUSTRALIA
Also in: ChannelNewsAsia (AFP)
Posted by THINK at 03:13 PM | TrackBack
Abductee's US deserter husband to get medical care in Japan
Posted by THINK at 03:09 PM | TrackBack
US Will Ask Japan to Hand Over Alleged Deserter
Posted by THINK at 03:08 PM | TrackBack
Clock may be ticking against alleged U.S. Army deserter
Wilmington Star (AP)
Also in (as "Accused Deserter Likely Faces Scrutiny"): Guardian Unlimited, San Francisco Chronicle and USA Today (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 03:08 PM | TrackBack
The way Soga kissed Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 03:04 PM | TrackBack
Govt to keep prodding U.S.
Posted by THINK at 03:02 PM | TrackBack
Jenkins, N. Korean officials to meet Fri.
Posted by THINK at 03:40 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea threatens to thwart Jenkins' Japan visit
Posted by THINK at 03:39 AM | TrackBack
Japan offers care for suspected deserter
Posted by THINK at 03:36 AM | TrackBack
Japan could be next stop for alleged deserter -- Deal with U.S. needed for him to get treatment there
San Francisco Chronicle (Los Angeles Times)
Posted by THINK at 03:34 AM | TrackBack
Japan, US differ on ex-soldier - -Desertion charges threaten care plan
Posted by THINK at 03:27 AM | TrackBack
U.S. to seek custody of deserter
Posted by THINK at 03:23 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins to arrive in Japan Sunday for medical treatment
Posted by THINK at 03:21 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins looks set to come to Tokyo
Posted by THINK at 03:20 AM | TrackBack
Gov't to bring Jenkins, family to Japan as 'emergency' step
Posted by THINK at 03:19 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins said suffering illness
Posted by THINK at 03:19 AM | TrackBack
Details Prove Elusive in Jenkins Reunion
Guardian Unlimited (AP)
(Also: Winston Salem Journal("Media thrives on trivial details in Jenkins family reunion")
Posted by THINK at 03:02 AM | TrackBack
Govt eyes Jenkins deal with U.S.
Posted by THINK at 02:17 AM | TrackBack
Japan PM Wants to Take in U.S. Deserter
Posted by THINK at 01:55 AM | TrackBack
Japan PM Wants Ex-U.S. GI to Come for Medical Care
Posted by THINK at 01:54 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins to visit Japan next week for medical treatment
Posted by THINK at 01:52 AM | TrackBack
American deserter will face action if he travels to Japan: US
Posted by THINK at 01:51 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins trusts Koizumi, willing to travel to Japan
Posted by THINK at 01:51 AM | TrackBack
Japan sounds out Jenkins on coming to Japan for medical treatment
Posted by THINK at 01:50 AM | TrackBack
Tokyo eyes checkup for Jenkins in Japan
Posted by THINK at 01:50 AM | TrackBack
Govt mulls Jenkins visit this week / North seeks to contact Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 01:49 AM | TrackBack
US 'deserter' wants family united
BBC NEWS (with links to "Jenkins' extraordinary story (OR "North Korea's mystery guest")" "Reunion in pictures" and "Heartbreak over missing.")
Posted by THINK at 01:43 AM | TrackBack
Ex-GI Jenkins Phones Home After 40 Years in N.Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:37 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins says he feels affinity with Japan, speaks with kin in U.S.
Posted by THINK at 01:36 AM | TrackBack
Soga, family have dinner with envoy
Posted by THINK at 01:30 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins hopes to be with Soga, daughters: Japanese official
Posted by THINK at 01:28 AM | TrackBack
July 12, 2004
Nakayama heads to Japan after helping Soga family reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:27 AM | TrackBack
N.C. kin of accused deserter have no reunion planned
Posted by THINK at 03:25 AM | TrackBack
US 'Army Deserter' Wants Family to Remain Together
Posted by THINK at 03:22 AM | TrackBack
Japanese Wife Tries to Woo U.S. Spouse, N.Korean Kids
Posted by THINK at 03:20 AM | TrackBack
July 11, 2004
Jenkins hopes to be with Soga, daughters: Japanese official
Posted by THINK at 09:24 PM | TrackBack
Japan official quotes Jenkins as wanting to stay with family
Posted by THINK at 09:21 PM | TrackBack
Ex-U.S. GI Family Spends Day in Hotel Seclusion
Posted by THINK at 09:19 PM | TrackBack
Pyongyang Says Jenkins Need Not Return to North Korea
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition)
Posted by THINK at 09:17 PM | TrackBack
Accused US deserter back with wife
Posted by THINK at 02:40 PM | TrackBack
Alleged deserter spends first day outside N Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:34 PM | TrackBack
Family Asks Pardon for Accused Soldier
ABCNEWS.com (AP)
Also in: Guardian Unlimited
Posted by THINK at 01:35 PM | TrackBack
Soga's reunion to aid North Korean cause
Posted by THINK at 01:30 PM | TrackBack
Soga, family face cloudy future
Posted by THINK at 01:29 PM | TrackBack
Soga, Jenkins, daughters stay in hotel -- Family avoids media glare during first full day together in almost two years
Posted by THINK at 01:28 PM | TrackBack
North tries to contact Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 01:19 PM | TrackBack
Japan rejects N. Korea's request to contact Jenkins in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 01:53 AM | TrackBack
US watches defector
Posted by THINK at 01:49 AM | TrackBack
Family now free to embrace a new life
Posted by THINK at 01:47 AM | TrackBack
Spicy Soga saga arouses Indonesian interest
Posted by THINK at 01:34 AM | TrackBack
US refuses to drop charges against alleged defector
Posted by THINK at 01:30 AM | TrackBack
Diplomacy Reunites Ex-G.I. and His Japanese Wife
Posted by THINK at 01:19 AM | TrackBack
Soga, Jenkins, daughters stay at Jakarta hotel Sat.
Posted by THINK at 01:01 AM | TrackBack
July 10, 2004
Soga Takes Press Clippings on N Korea's Abduction of Japanese to Show Family
Posted by THINK at 03:08 AM | TrackBack
A Cold War love story
Posted by THINK at 01:34 AM | TrackBack
Indonesia's Megawati wants to meet Soga's family
Posted by THINK at 01:22 AM | TrackBack
Ex-abductees call for gov't efforts to bring Jenkins to Japan
Posted by THINK at 01:21 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea official congratulates Soga-Jenkins family on reunion
Posted by THINK at 01:19 AM | TrackBack
Soga reunited with husband, 2 daughters from Pyongyang
Posted by THINK at 01:15 AM | TrackBack
Reunion after ex-GI leaves N.Korea
CNN.com (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 01:15 AM | TrackBack
US 'defector' to N.Korea reunited in Indonesia with wife
Posted by THINK at 01:14 AM | TrackBack
Emotional reunion perfect for poll
Posted by THINK at 01:11 AM | TrackBack
Of love and diplomacy
Posted by THINK at 01:09 AM | TrackBack
Soga family, friends shed tears of joy
Posted by THINK at 01:02 AM | TrackBack
Ex-GI meets abductee wife
Reuters (with photographs)
Posted by THINK at 01:00 AM | TrackBack
Ex-U.S. GI Comes from N.Korea to Meet Wife in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 12:57 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi's North Korean gamble may backfire in Upper House elections
Posted by THINK at 12:52 AM | TrackBack
Accused U.S. Army Deserter Rejoins Wife
Also in:
ABC News.com
San Francisco Chronicle
MSNBC (AP) (with photo)
The Globe and Mail (AP)
ArmyTimes
Posted by THINK at 12:50 AM | TrackBack
Emotional reunion for Soga, Jenkins and daughters
Posted by THINK at 12:47 AM | TrackBack
Accused Army Deserter, Wife Awaits Reunion
ABCNEWS.com (AP) (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 12:46 AM | TrackBack
U.S. Defector Leaves North Korea to Meet Wife in Jakarta
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 12:45 AM | TrackBack
Ex-GI and abductee wife to meet
Posted by THINK at 12:41 AM | TrackBack
US 'DESERTER' AWAITS REUNION
SBS - The World News (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 12:40 AM | TrackBack
Accused US Army Deserter, Wife to Reunite in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 12:39 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins, 2 daughters to meet Soga in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 12:30 AM | TrackBack
July 09, 2004
Japanese abductee asks for privacy before family reunion
Posted by THINK at 02:58 PM | TrackBack
U.S. soldier's life of mystery
Posted by THINK at 02:55 PM | TrackBack
American leaves N. Korea for family reunion
MSNBC (AP) (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 02:53 PM | TrackBack
Ex-US GI and Abductee Wife to Meet, Fate Uncertain
Posted by THINK at 02:50 PM | TrackBack
Japan abductee awaits reunion
BBC NEWS (with photo)
Posted by THINK at 02:50 PM | TrackBack
Japan-chartered plane in Pyongyang to pick up Soga family
Posted by THINK at 02:48 PM | TrackBack
U.S. sergeant to leave North Korean shadows
Posted by THINK at 01:34 AM | TrackBack
July 08, 2004
Soga arrives in Jakarta to meet husband, daughters
Posted by THINK at 09:35 PM | TrackBack
Soga arrives in Jakarta for rendezvous
Posted by THINK at 09:33 PM | TrackBack
Japanese abductee family not yet home free
Posted by THINK at 09:33 PM | TrackBack
Former NKorea Abductee Leaves for Reunion
Posted by THINK at 09:31 PM | TrackBack
Indonesia a fitting venue for the Soga family
Posted by THINK at 09:29 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Rice discuss Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 09:27 PM | TrackBack
Indonesia to provide tight security for Soga, family
Posted by THINK at 09:26 PM | TrackBack
Japan abductee off to see ex-US soldier Spouse
Posted by THINK at 09:25 PM | TrackBack
Alleged Army Deserter to Leave N. Korea -- Japan to Whisk Accused U.S. Army Deserter Out of North Korea, but Insulate Him From Extradition
Also in:
Guardian Unlimited
USA Today
Posted by THINK at 09:19 PM | TrackBack
Japan to Discuss With U.S. On Deserter's Japan Visit: Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 09:13 PM | TrackBack
Soga departs for Jakarta to meet husband, daughters
Posted by THINK at 09:12 PM | TrackBack
Indonesia police to provide tight security for Soga, family
Posted by THINK at 12:55 AM | TrackBack
U.S. Will Push for Diplomatic N.Korea Solution -Rice
Posted by THINK at 12:52 AM | TrackBack
Sogo watchers have eye on Jenkin's dog
Posted by THINK at 12:49 AM | TrackBack
Japan PM's party scrambles for votes ahead of poll
Posted by THINK at 12:47 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi encourages Soga on eve of her departure for Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 12:46 AM | TrackBack
Soga arrives in Tokyo before family reunion in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 12:45 AM | TrackBack
July 07, 2004
Soga leaves for Tokyo before meeting family members in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 01:53 PM | TrackBack
Soga hopes to live with family in Japan -- Jakarta reunion just around the corner but Jenkins factor clouds future
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo)
Posted by THINK at 01:47 PM | TrackBack
Soga worried over post-reunion days
Posted by THINK at 01:44 PM | TrackBack
U.S. Is Working With Japan on North Korea Ties, Kyodo Says
Posted by THINK at 01:43 PM | TrackBack
Soga wants family to live in Japan after reunion
Posted by THINK at 01:41 PM | TrackBack
Indonesia to be flexible on length of Soga's family stay
Posted by THINK at 01:08 AM | TrackBack
Indonesia hopes reunion of U.S. deserter, Japanese wife will promote trust
Posted by THINK at 01:05 AM | TrackBack
Indonesia hopes reunion of U.S. deserter, Japanese wife will promote trust
Posted by THINK at 01:04 AM | TrackBack
Soldier Haunts Town Once Again -- News about the reported deserter in North Korea revives painful questions.
Posted by THINK at 12:57 AM | TrackBack
July 06, 2004
Japan abductee worried over family reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:05 PM | TrackBack
Japan team heads to Indonesia to prepare for Soga family reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:04 PM | TrackBack
Gov't to invite abductee's family to live in Japan
Posted by THINK at 03:02 PM | TrackBack
Soga pleads with media to go soft on reunion coverage
Posted by THINK at 03:00 PM | TrackBack
Soga, family to reunite Friday in Jakarta -- Hosoda denies timing has anything to do with Upper House election
Posted by THINK at 02:59 PM | TrackBack
Soga wants family to live together in Japan
Posted by THINK at 02:55 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi vows more efforts for Soga, downplays links to election
Posted by THINK at 02:54 PM | TrackBack
The Sergeant Who Wants To Come In From The Cold
Posted by THINK at 02:50 PM | TrackBack
Japanese Abductee's Family Reunion Set for Friday in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 02:05 PM | TrackBack
Japan to fly Jenkins, daughters to Jakarta for Fri reunion with Soga
Posted by THINK at 02:04 PM | TrackBack
Japan Arranging Reunion for Abducted Woman
Posted by THINK at 02:03 PM | TrackBack
Japan Abductee Family Reunion Set for July 9
Posted by THINK at 01:56 PM | TrackBack
Soga, Jenkins likely to meet Friday in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 01:55 PM | TrackBack
Former abductee Soga, family to reunite Fri. in Jakarta
Posted by THINK at 01:54 PM | TrackBack
July 04, 2004
Soga's reunion may take place right after election
Posted by THINK at 01:30 AM | TrackBack
Reunion plan elates Soga but Jenkins' fate in limbo
Posted by THINK at 01:25 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins' court-martial still on books
Posted by THINK at 01:20 AM | TrackBack
Japan-N. Korea talks to restart
Posted by THINK at 01:18 AM | TrackBack
Soga buoyed by family reunion breakthrough
Posted by THINK at 01:14 AM | TrackBack
July 02, 2004
Abductee to meet family in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 11:19 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi has a real fight on his hands
Posted by THINK at 11:16 PM | TrackBack
US 'deserter' to leave N Korea
Posted by THINK at 11:13 PM | TrackBack
Hosoda signals Soga's reunion to take place after election
Posted by THINK at 03:41 PM | TrackBack
Japan targets Soga reunion before July 11 elections
Posted by THINK at 03:38 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea to Let U.S. Deserter Meet Japanese Wife in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 03:38 PM | TrackBack
Soga rejoicing over proposed reunion in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 03:37 PM | TrackBack
Soga set to be reunited with Jenkins, daughters in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 03:36 PM | TrackBack
Indonesia confirmed as venue for Soga reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:36 PM | TrackBack
U.S. won't oppose Soga-Jenkins reunion in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 03:32 PM | TrackBack
Indonesia to host Soga reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:31 PM | TrackBack
Soga family reunion in Indonesia in works
Posted by THINK at 03:27 PM | TrackBack
North Korea family to be reunited in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 03:23 PM | TrackBack
No change in U.S. policy on Jenkins despite Japan-N. Korea accord
Posted by THINK at 01:29 AM | TrackBack
Soga's reunion news welcomed in Japan, but concerns remain
Posted by THINK at 01:28 AM | TrackBack
Soga happy about reunion with husband, daughters in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 01:27 AM | TrackBack
Soga's reunion may be in Bali, Yogyakarta or Bogor
Posted by THINK at 01:26 AM | TrackBack
Alleged U.S. Army deserter in North Korea agrees to meet wife in Indonesia
Also in:Guardian Unlimited
ABC News
Independent
International Herald Tribune
Posted by THINK at 01:18 AM | TrackBack
Soga set to be reunited with Jenkins, daughters in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 01:14 AM | TrackBack
Japan, N. Korea agree on Soga's family reunion in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 01:11 AM | TrackBack
July 01, 2004
N. Korean official confirms talks with Japan set for Thurs.
Posted by THINK at 12:08 AM | TrackBack
Japan, N. Korea may talk in Jakarta over Soga family reunion
Posted by THINK at 12:07 AM | TrackBack
June 30, 2004
SOGA FAMILY: N. Korea: Reunion site up to Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 02:02 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea: Indonesia reunion OK
Posted by THINK at 02:01 PM | TrackBack
N.Korea Happy to See Abductee, American Reunion
Posted by THINK at 01:58 PM | TrackBack
Venue for Jenkins family reunion undecided
Posted by THINK at 02:06 AM | TrackBack
June 29, 2004
Japan wants to know wishes of Soga's family by this week
Posted by THINK at 02:23 PM | TrackBack
Indonesia ready to host Soga's family reunion
Posted by THINK at 02:17 PM | TrackBack
June 28, 2004
Foreign ministers to meet for talks on Soga's reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:22 AM | TrackBack
Japan presses N. Korea again on Soga
Posted by THINK at 03:15 AM | TrackBack
June 27, 2004
Japan calls for N. Korea's cooperation to realize Soga's reunion
Posted by THINK at 12:54 AM | TrackBack
Japan's Kawaguchi to Meet N Korean Counterpart, Yomiuri Reports
Posted by THINK at 12:46 AM | TrackBack
June 25, 2004
Japan, N Korea agree to seek early family reunion for Soga
Posted by THINK at 06:34 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea vows to help Japanese abductee Soga meet family
Posted by THINK at 06:32 PM | TrackBack
Japan, North Korea Eye Ex-Kidnap Victim
Posted by THINK at 06:32 PM | TrackBack
Japan, N. Korea Agree on Reunion of Kidnap Victim and Family
Posted by THINK at 06:31 PM | TrackBack
June 22, 2004
Koizumi told Bush of plan to reunite Soga with family in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 02:53 PM | TrackBack
June 21, 2004
Japan expects N. Korea to reply on abduction issue in Beijing
Posted by THINK at 04:36 PM | TrackBack
June 20, 2004
U.S. repeats it will grab Jenkins if it can
Posted by THINK at 12:29 AM | TrackBack
June 19, 2004
Soga willing to be reunited with family on Bali
Posted by THINK at 01:40 AM | TrackBack
US-Japanese family to reunite in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 01:34 AM | TrackBack
June 18, 2004
EDITORIAL: Ready for the election
Posted by THINK at 12:48 PM | TrackBack
Japan shops Jenkins-Soga reunion to Bali -- JULY 23 DEADLINE EYED
Posted by THINK at 12:43 PM | TrackBack
'Soga family reunion set for Indonesia'
Posted by THINK at 04:49 AM | TrackBack
June 17, 2004
Bali favored for Soga family reunion
Posted by THINK at 10:43 PM | TrackBack
Japan asks N. Korea about Soga family reuniting in Indonesia
Posted by THINK at 03:39 PM | TrackBack
Bali mentioned as Soga reunion site
Posted by THINK at 03:32 PM | TrackBack
China no longer candidate for Soga reunion
Posted by THINK at 03:32 PM | TrackBack
June 16, 2004
Soga writes of sadness about not being reunited with family
Posted by THINK at 01:53 AM | TrackBack
Bush tells Koizumi Soga should not stick to Japan for reunion
Posted by THINK at 01:51 AM | TrackBack
June 12, 2004
Jenkins welcome to meet Japanese wife in Malaysia, minister says
Posted by THINK at 04:08 AM | TrackBack
Malaysia Makes Offer to Accused Deserter
Posted by THINK at 04:05 AM | TrackBack
June 11, 2004
Malaysia could host meeting between US deserter and Japanese wife
Posted by THINK at 01:17 AM | TrackBack
N.C. relatives insist Jenkins not a deserter
Posted by THINK at 12:02 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi to continue SDF mission in Iraq -- The prime minister only gains 'sympathy' from Bush on Hitomi Soga's predicament.
Posted by THINK at 12:00 AM | TrackBack
June 10, 2004
Koizumi suggests Japan will join multinational force in Iraq
Posted by THINK at 11:58 PM | TrackBack
Briefing on Meeting with Prime Minister of Japan
Posted by THINK at 11:51 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Bush take pains to show unity
Posted by THINK at 11:44 PM | TrackBack
Japan Wants Leniency for U.S. Fugitive
Posted by THINK at 11:42 PM | TrackBack
June 09, 2004
G8 opens with display of harmony
Posted by THINK at 02:06 PM | TrackBack
Bush shows sympathy for Soga's situation
Posted by THINK at 01:59 PM | TrackBack
Japan to take part in Iraq multinational force: Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 01:58 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi Tells Bush N. Korea May Cooperate on Arms
Posted by THINK at 01:56 PM | TrackBack
Bush, Koizumi Avoid Decisions on Fate of Ex-US Sgt
Posted by THINK at 01:54 PM | TrackBack
June 08, 2004
Japan puts conditions on aid to North Korea
Posted by THINK at 11:14 AM | TrackBack
Sergeant Jenkins on menu at Bush-Koizumi lunch
Posted by THINK at 11:11 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi upbeat about N. Korea
The Straits Times (Reuters/AP)
Posted by THINK at 11:10 AM | TrackBack
Bush, Koizumi to discuss NKorea, US deserter
Posted by THINK at 11:09 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi to discuss Jenkins with Bush
Posted by THINK at 11:08 AM | TrackBack
June 07, 2004
Target date for Soga's family reunion not yet set
Posted by THINK at 06:40 PM | TrackBack
June 05, 2004
The strange saga of Charles Robert Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 02:58 AM | TrackBack
June 04, 2004
Indonesia offers to host family reunion for Sogas
Posted by THINK at 08:07 PM | TrackBack
June 03, 2004
China understands Soga's wish over venue of family reunion
Posted by THINK at 04:33 AM | TrackBack
China told Kim in April it would host reunion of Soga's family
Posted by THINK at 04:31 AM | TrackBack
Cambodia volunteers to host reunion of Soga, kin
Posted by THINK at 04:17 AM | TrackBack
Govt considers non-Beijing venue for Soga to reunite with family
Posted by THINK at 04:16 AM | TrackBack
Bush, Koizumi to have working lunch before G-8 summit
Posted by THINK at 04:10 AM | TrackBack
June 02, 2004
Indonesia floated as possible venue for Soga's reunion
Posted by THINK at 02:07 AM | TrackBack
Japan to respect Soga's wishes in family reunion
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June 01, 2004
Japanese abuctee refuses China reunion
Posted by THINK at 09:38 PM | TrackBack
Bush Support on Iraq May Affect Koizumi
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Soga nixes Beijing for family reunion
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Soga denies she OK'd Beijing family reunion
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North Korea's mystery guest
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Japan helping former abductee reunite with family
The Straits Times (AP)
eTaiwanNews.com("Japan wants quick reunion for relatives of abductee")
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May 31, 2004
Soga doesn't want to meet family in Beijing
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Soga rejects Beijing as venue for family reunion
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Gov't to decide arrangements of Soga's family reunion
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Soga will leave reunion site up to government
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Gov't discusses reunion sites with Soga
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Gov't officials ask Soga preferred location to meet N. Korea family
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May 30, 2004
Powell hanging tough on Jenkins policy
The Japan Times Online (Kyodo)
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Gov't gets Soga's understanding on candidate reunion sites
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May 29, 2004
Gov't to shoulder cost of Soga family reunion outside Japan
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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 ")
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May 27, 2004
Proposal for Soga's reunion in China meets opposition
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Government to interview Soga on Sunday about family reunion venue
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Soga, Jenkins facing reunion delay
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Soga will 'never' return to North Korea, wants to see kin
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Soga reluctant to meet family in Beijing
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Soga says she will not go back to North Korea
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Gov't to ask Soga where she wants to meet family
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Soga likely off to China after all
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U.S. May Charge Former Soldier If He Leaves N Korea, Kyodo Says
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China will let Soga, family meet in Beijing /No statute of limitations
Posted by THINK at 09:03 PM | TrackBack
Japan not to provide food aid if N. Korea test-launches missiles / Saiki denies Koizumi handing note to Jenkins
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May 25, 2004
Current laws may compel Japan to hand Jenkins to U.S.: Hosoda
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Soga family reunion faces more delays
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Soga shows meaning of family values
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Soga family reunion could take place at weekend
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Abductee families begin new life in Japan
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Left Behind -- The abductee in North Korea resisted to leave because he feared prosecution by the United States
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Koizumi told Jenkins he wouldn't be sent to U.S. without warning
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Jenkins wanted a guarantee from U.S. -- Koizumi's assurances that he can remain in Japan weren't enough
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Soga family reunion could take place at weekend
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May 24, 2004
Soga may see family at weekend in 3rd country
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Jenkins ready to visit Japan if U.S. assures no court-martial
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Jenkins rejects Koizumi's urging to meet wife in Japan
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May 23, 2004
Koizumi Leaves N. Korea With 5 of Abductees' Relatives
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Alleged U.S. Deserter Won't Leave N. Korea
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Progress on abductions, but nuclear crisis goes on /U.S. takes hard line on Jenkins/ Nuclear issue unresolved/ Controversy over aid/ Missing Japanese sought
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Jenkins refuses to go to Japan despite Kim's approval
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U.S. says Jenkins charged with 'extremely serious offenses'
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May 22, 2004
Jenkins refuses to go to Japan despite Kim's approval
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Jenkins refuses to go to Japan despite Kim's approval
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Kim proposes Beijing meeting for Soga's family
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Koizumi meets Jenkins apparently to persuade into Japan trip
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May 21, 2004
Koizumi Wants to Bring Abductees' Kin, Jenkins From N. Korea
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Baker says Jenkins to be treated as deserter if returned to U.S.
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May 20, 2004
As divided families await reunion, Koizumi gambles on North Korea
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May 19, 2004
Armitage says Jenkins case 'very sensitive'
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Koizumi hopes U.S. will pardon Jenkins -- Soga's husband faces court-martial if Pyongyang lets him come to Japan
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May 18, 2004
Koizumi seeks amnesty for American deserter husband of abductee
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Kawaguchi asked U.S. for cooperation on Jenkins
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Mystery surrounds Japan abductee's American spouse
Posted by THINK at 02:16 PM | TrackBack
May 17, 2004
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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Can U.S. Forgive Deserter?
The Los Angeles Times (also in Yahoo! News ("From GI to Pawn in 39 Years"))
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Jenkins must get out of North Korea: Abe
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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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May 16, 2004
Media Reports: Japan Asked US Not to Prosecute Deserter Married to Kidnapped Japanese
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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
"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 must get ex-abductee's American husband to visit: Abe
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Japan asks U.S. to pardon abductee's American husband
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Jenkins' nephew asks for help
Posted by THINK at 08:15 AM | TrackBack
Govt to seek pardon for Jenkins / U.S. immunity from prosecution desired if American comes to Japan
Posted by THINK at 08:14 AM | TrackBack
May 15, 2004
Japan, U.S. discuss how to deal with Soga's husband if PM brings him back
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