October 31, 2006
Japan urges N. Korea to return abductees immediately at U.N.
Posted by THINK at 11:52 PM
October 30, 2006
Abductees' relatives for New York to seek U.N. cooperation
Posted by THINK at 12:19 AM
October 20, 2006
Documentary brings Japanese issue to States
Posted by THINK at 02:36 AM
October 13, 2006
Story on Abduction to air on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360"
Read the message from the producers of "Abduction":
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Dear Supporter of "ABDUCTION",
We are very pleased to announce that CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" will be doing a story tonight (Oct 11) on the Japanese abductions as well as our film. It will air at 11-12pm (midnight) East Coast time or 8-9pm West Coast time. You should also know that President Bush mentionned his meeting with Megumi's Mom today during his White House press conference. We hope you'll be watching. Check out the link to the website for more info.
Best,
Chris and Patty
Directors/Producers, ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story
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FYI ﾊ- CNN ANDERSON COOPER SHOW (at 10) HAS POSTPONED OUR STORY ON ABDUCTION TO TOMORROW (Oct 12) NIGHT'S SHOW BECAUSE OF TODAY'S BREAKING NEWS - PLANE CRASH IN NYC.
WATCH TOMORROW NIGHT.
*****************
Posted by THINK at 12:23 AM
October 12, 2006
Bush raps N. Korea for abductions, cites Megumi Yokota case
Posted by THINK at 08:14 PM
October 10, 2006
Megumi Yokota film keeps candle burning
Posted by THINK at 05:05 PM
October 06, 2006
'Abduction' film directors urge N. Korea to return victims
Yahoo! News
Yahoo! News (AFP) ("Japanese kidnap victim's birthday marked with film")
Posted by THINK at 05:34 PM
October 01, 2006
Directors of film on Japanese abductee Yokota to visit Japan
Posted by THINK at 12:41 AM
September 27, 2006
Abductees' families pin hopes on Abe
Posted by THINK at 02:15 PM
September 20, 2006
Kin hope Abe will bring about progress in N. Korea abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 09:48 PM
September 18, 2006
N. Korea sanctions give cause for hope for abductees' relatives
Yahoo! News
DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE ("Sanctions praised by abductees' kin / But opinion divided over effectiveness of punitive measures against N. Korea")
Posted by THINK at 09:42 PM
September 04, 2006
Abductees' kin to press case with Security Council
Posted by THINK at 02:28 PM
September 03, 2006
"Only Democratization of North Korea Can Free the Abduction Victims"
Posted by THINK at 02:30 PM
August 29, 2006
China declines meeting with kin of N. Korea abductee
Posted by THINK at 02:04 AM
August 28, 2006
Kin of N. Korea abduction victim in China to urge cooperation
Posted by THINK at 03:12 PM
August 22, 2006
'Abduction' -- A Tale of Independent Filmmaking
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Posted by THINK at 03:02 PM
August 21, 2006
Film on Japanese abductee to hit Japanese screens in November
Posted by THINK at 03:31 PM
U.S. documentary on Yokota shown in L.A. theater
Posted by THINK at 02:43 PM
August 17, 2006
DocuWeek is devoted mostly to the dark side ("Abduction" Reviewed)
Posted by THINK at 03:33 PM
August 08, 2006
Megumi Yokota's parents take N. Korean abduction plight to every corner of Japan
Posted by THINK at 02:51 PM
August 06, 2006
Abductee's kin eye Yokota meeting
Posted by THINK at 02:53 PM
July 17, 2006
Abductees' kin welcome U.N. resolution against N. Korea
Yahoo! News
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) ("Japan has its way in UN resolution against North Korea: Abe")
Posted by THINK at 01:05 AM
July 16, 2006
“ABDUCTION” OPENS IN HOLLYWOOD
Safari Media
"... “ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story”, directed by the husband/wife team of Chris Sheridan and Patty Kim, will begin its theatrical run at the ArcLight Cinemas and will play for one week from August 18-24. The opening in Hollywood is part of a campaign to help the film qualify for an Academy Award..."
NineMSN(AAP) ("N Korea kidnap movie to hit US cinemas")
Posted by THINK at 03:07 AM
Abduction doco to screen at fest
Posted by THINK at 03:00 AM
July 07, 2006
Kim Young Nam barred from speaking freely: Yokota's father
Yahoo! NewsPosted by THINK at 02:17 AM
July 05, 2006
Kin of Japanese abductees angered by N. Korean missile launches
Posted by THINK at 05:02 PM
June 30, 2006
Missing Japanese Girl Kidnapped by North Korea Still Elicits Ire
Posted by THINK at 05:13 PM
June 09, 2006
Families wary of reunion in N. Korea
asahi.com
DAILY YOMIURI ("Govt wary of N. Korea meeting / Letting S. Korean abductee, mother meet could split Tokyo, Seoul")
Posted by THINK at 09:59 PM
June 08, 2006
North Korea confirms abductee's fate
Scotsman.com (Reuters)
BBC NEWS ("S Korea abductee 'to meet family'")
Mainichi Daily News ("North Korea confirms whereabouts of South Korean man linked to Megumi Yokota")
Seattle Post- Intelligencer (AP)("North Korea: Missing S. Korean man alive")
Chosunilbo ("Pyongyang to Let Kidnapped S.Korean See Mother")
VOA News ("Pyongyang Says Alleged Abductee in North Korea, Arranges Reunion")
donga.com ("Abductee, Mom to Be Reunited at Last")
Posted by THINK at 09:58 PM
May 31, 2006
Kim Young Nam's kin visit Niigata, sister meets governor
Posted by THINK at 02:30 AM
May 30, 2006
Choi in plea for chance to see abducted son in North before it's too late
Posted by THINK at 04:01 AM
May 28, 2006
Yokota, Kim Young Nam families meet in Tokyo
Yahoo! News
Gulf Times(AFP) ("Kin of S Korean snatched by North on visit to Japan")
Posted by THINK at 11:57 PM
May 26, 2006
Kin of Japanese, S. Korean abduction victims pledge cooperation
Posted by THINK at 08:54 PM
S. Korean abductee support groups arrive in Japan on Saturday
Posted by THINK at 01:47 PM
Film "Abduction" to screen in Atlanta, Sydney
ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story Screenings
Atlanta Film Festival, ATLANTA, GA (June 11 & 12, 2006)
Sydney Film Festival, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (June 17 & 18, 2006)
"ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story" is the winner of:
-San Francisco International Asian-American Film Festival (Best Documentary)
-Slamdance Film Festival (Audience Award)
-Omaha Film Festival (Audience Award)
-Hot Docs Film Festival (Top 10 Audience Favorite).
It was also a nominee in:
-Atlanta Film Festival (Best Feature Documentary)
and official selection of:
-Sydney Film Festival
-Sedona International Film Festival
-Cleveland International Film Festival
-Independent Film Festival Boston.
Posted by THINK at 01:33 PM
May 25, 2006
Abductee's mother thanks top U.S. envoy for role in Bush meeting
Posted by THINK at 12:18 AM
May 20, 2006
Vanished into Thin Air --Movie Review: Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story
Posted by THINK at 07:32 PM
May 19, 2006
Yokota seeks help from opposition chief
Posted by THINK at 02:07 AM
May 18, 2006
Yokota returns to Japan after S. Korea trip over abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 02:12 AM
May 16, 2006
Yokota meets kin of S. Korean man likely be daughter's husband
Posted by THINK at 03:55 PM
Abducted Japanese Schoolgirl Film Touches Hearts, Raises Concerns
Posted by THINK at 03:52 PM
'Megumi, we are waiting,' father says in radio message
Yahoo! News
asahi.com ("Father's message to be aired in N. Korea")
Posted by THINK at 12:03 AM
May 15, 2006
Yokota hopes ROK visit will plug abduction issue
DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE
Yahoo! News ("Yokota arrives in Seoul to meet S. Korean abductee's relatives")
Posted by THINK at 11:58 PM
May 10, 2006
Film about abductee Megumi Yokota wins 4th award in U.S.
Posted by THINK at 02:10 AM
May 03, 2006
Hopes rekindled after talks with Bush
Posted by THINK at 02:00 PM
May 02, 2006
President George W. Bush welcomes Mrs. Sakie Yokota, mother of Megumi Yokota, and her son
The White House Photos
FULL STORY("President Meets with North Korean Defectors and Family Members of Japanese Abducted by North Korea")
Posted by THINK at 12:51 AM
April 29, 2006
Japanese Mother Meets With President Bush
Yahoo! News (AP)
Yahoo! News ("Bush meets Yokota's mother to stress commitment on abduction issue")
Yahoo! News (AFP) ("Bush calls North Korean regime 'heartless' after emotional meeting")
Posted by THINK at 02:13 AM
April 28, 2006
Japanese Mother Testifies About Abduction
CBS News8(KFMB)(AP)
Yahoo! News ("Yokota seeks help, sanctions on N. Korea at U.S. Congress hearing")
Yahoo! News ("U.S vows to prioritize abduction issue at G-8 summit")
Posted by THINK at 05:17 AM
Bush to meet Yokota's mother, other relatives of Japanese abductees
Yahoo! News
DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE ("Bush meeting voice for kin / Families see encounter as intl soapbox for abductee issue")
Posted by THINK at 05:14 AM
Koizumi hopes Bush-Yokota meeting will help resolve abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 05:12 AM
Bush may meet Yokota's mother, other relatives of Japanese abductees
Yahoo! News
asahi.com ("Abductee kin pin hopes on plan for Friday meeting with Bush")
Posted by THINK at 05:06 AM
April 27, 2006
Filmmaker from London to appear on CNN
Posted by THINK at 05:24 AM
Yokota meets U.S. congressman
Posted by THINK at 05:07 AM
April 26, 2006
U.N. rights group hears about abductions
Posted by THINK at 05:01 AM
April 24, 2006
Kin of abductees leave for U.S. to speak at congressional hearing
Posted by THINK at 11:57 PM
April 23, 2006
Families Seek Answers In N. Korea Abductions -- Demonstrators Push for U.S. Assistance
Posted by THINK at 04:57 PM
April 17, 2006
Abductees' families in Japan, S. Korea vow cooperation
Posted by THINK at 02:52 PM
April 16, 2006
Yokota to visit S. Korea possibly in early May
Posted by THINK at 12:12 AM
April 12, 2006
Abductees' kin rap N. Korea over 'fabrication' on Yokota's husband
Yahoo! News
Yahoo! News ("Abductee Yokota's parents urge S. Korea to help resolve abduction")
"http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060412/kyodo/d8gueveg2.html">Yahoo! News ("Parents of Yokota to visit S. Korea, possibly in May")
Posted by THINK at 01:42 AM
Japan says Yokota's husband likely S. Korean abductee
Yahoo! News
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) ("Japan confronts North Korea on abductions")
Yahoo! News ("Sasae informs N. Korea about DNA analysis on Yokota's husband")
Posted by THINK at 01:09 AM
April 10, 2006
Abductees' kin slam N. Korean official for not apologizing
Yahoo! News
Posted by THINK at 10:10 PM
April 05, 2006
Megumi's Photos Exhibited in Yokohama April 4-11
"Message from Megumi and her Family -- Shigeru Yokota Photo Exhibition" is being held at the Yokohama Takashimaya from April 4 through 11.
On exhibit are about 70 pictures of abductee Megumi Yokota and her family taken by her father Shigeru between her birth and her abduction in 1977. Over 60,000 citizens visited this exhibit held at 4 venues (Yurakucho, Tachikawa, Niigata and Takasaki) since November 2005. Asagao-no-kai, comprised mostly of Yokota's neighbors in Kawasaki, is organizing the show.
3,200 visitors came to the Yokohama exhibition on the first day.
Date: Tuesday, April 4 - Tuesday, April 11, 2006.
Time:10AM - 6:30PM (Enter before 6PM except on Apr 11 when doors close at 4:30)
Place: Bara-no-ma hall, 6th floor, Yokohama Takashimaya department store
Posted by THINK at 03:23 PM
March 30, 2006
English pamphlet on abductions updated for kin's U.S. trip
Posted by THINK at 12:39 PM
March 16, 2006
U.S. envoy visits place where N. Korea abducted Megumi Yokota
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
asahi.com
("U.S. ambassador visits site of where North Korea abducted schoolgirl in 1997")
Yahoo! News (AFP) ("US envoy to Japan visits NKorean kidnapping site")
World Peace Herald (UPI) ("U.S. envoy visits Japan abduction site")
Posted by THINK at 06:26 PM
March 10, 2006
U.S. Ambassador to inspect site of Megumi Yokota's abduction
Posted by THINK at 05:33 PM
February 24, 2006
Abductee's sister files complaint against hijackers' wives
Posted by THINK at 05:31 PM
February 20, 2006
"Concert for Rescuing Abductees" to be held Apr 22 in Washington D.C.
"ReACH: Rescuing Abductees Center for Hope," based in Washington D.C. is planning a rally and concert in front of the White House on April 22, 2006, in which the abductees' families and international supporters will read letters to the abductees, call names of the abductees, sing songs for the abductees and walk for the cause on the White House Sidewalk.
For details, please visit their website at: http://www.asanocpa.com/reach/
Posted by THINK at 01:34 PM
"ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story" Screening Schedule
I have learned from Washington D.C.-based supporter group "ReACH: Rescuing Abductees Center for Hope" that there will be screenings of the film "ABDUCTION" in Sedona, Arizona, Cleveland, Ohio, and San Francisco, California in February and in March. Here is a message the group received from the producers of the film. If you are in any of these areas, please go see the film and tell everyone around you what you saw.
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Dear supporter of Abduction,
We wanted to let you know about upcoming screenings of the film. We
know not all of you are in the following cities but if you have friends
or family that might be interested, please let them know. In addition
to the cities listed below, we will be in Atlanta, Boston and Toronto
in the next couple of months. We will update you with those when we get
details.
Sedona, Arizona
Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop
Friday, February 24, 8:15am
Harkins Theater 6
Saturday, February 25, 3:25pm
Harkins Theater 5
Tickets: 928-282-1177
www.sedonafilmfestival.com
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland International Film Festival
Friday, March 17, 2:45pm
Saturday, March 18, 4:15pm
Tower City Cinemas
Tickets: 1-866-865-FILM
www.clevelandfilm.org
San Francisco, California
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
Tuesday, March 21, 6:45pm
Kabuki 8 Theaters
Tickets: 1-415-865-1588
www.asianamericanfilmfestival.org
Thanks again for your support.
Chris and Patty
Directors, ABDUCTION The Megumi Yokota Story
*********
Posted by THINK at 01:20 PM
Abductees' kin, supporters to boost calls for int'l cooperation
Posted by THINK at 12:49 AM
February 07, 2006
Japan bewildered by new N. Korean demand in abduction talks
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) *"Activists in Japan rap N. Korea for demanding their handover")
Posted by THINK at 08:58 PM
February 06, 2006
Abductee's mother wants Japan to take firmer stance against N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:59 AM
February 04, 2006
Kin anxious for fresh info on Japanese abductees in bilateral talks
Posted by THINK at 11:17 PM
January 31, 2006
Fillm on abductee Megumi Yokota wins prize at U.S. film festival
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
BREATHEcast.com ("'Abduction' Wins Slamdance Documentary Award")
The Park Record ("Film documents Japan's tragedy -- Filmmakers detail North Korean abduction scandal")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Kin express joy after film on abductee wins prize")
MUST SEE! Film "Abduction" Official Site
Posted by THINK at 11:35 PM
December 26, 2005
Abductee kin express doubt over Japan-N. Korea accord on talks
Posted by THINK at 03:26 AM
December 25, 2005
Japanese abductee kin urges gov't not to abandon abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 03:18 AM
December 24, 2005
Kin, supporters of Japanese abductees seek help at White House
Posted by THINK at 03:11 AM
Kin of Japanese kidnapped by North Korea hold rally to demand return of abductees
Posted by THINK at 03:07 AM
November 29, 2005
Aso wary of kin's call for sanctions on N. Korea over abductee issue
Posted by THINK at 05:32 AM
November 19, 2005
Photo exhibition of abductee Megumi Yokota starts in Tokyo
Posted by THINK at 12:16 AM
November 16, 2005
Yokotas say public's interest will help resolve abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 11:35 AM
November 14, 2005
REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE: Why the fate of Anocha deserves to be known
Posted by THINK at 06:28 AM
November 09, 2005
Japanese abductee groups to meet brother of possible Thai abductee
Posted by THINK at 02:49 AM
November 08, 2005
Abductees' kin unhappy with Japan-N. Korea talks, to observe progress
Posted by THINK at 01:50 AM
November 04, 2005
Abductees' kin repeat call for sanctions on N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 05:07 AM
November 02, 2005
Japanese Try to Contact Abductees in North Korea by Radio
Posted by THINK at 04:44 AM
Abductees' kin call for N. Korean sanctions if no progress in talks
Posted by THINK at 04:42 AM
November 01, 2005
Japan needs envoy on N. Korean human rights: abductees' families
Posted by THINK at 01:49 AM
October 29, 2005
Bush envoy vows full support to resolve abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 09:31 PM
October 28, 2005
Shortwave radio tuned for abductees
asahi.com
The Washington Times (UPI) ("Japanese to radio abductees in N.Korea")
Posted by THINK at 12:32 PM
October 26, 2005
Japan visit by Bush envoy on N. Korean human rights issues sought
Posted by THINK at 01:00 PM
October 24, 2005
Kin of Japanese abduction victims leave for U.S.
Posted by THINK at 06:01 PM
October 23, 2005
Abduction inquiry group to air messages on radio reaching N Korea
Posted by THINK at 04:11 PM
October 21, 2005
Relatives of Japanese abduction victims to visit U.S. next week
Posted by THINK at 01:36 AM
October 04, 2005
Shortwave eyed to reach out to abductees
Posted by THINK at 03:58 PM
September 20, 2005
Abductees' kin mixed with expectations, concern over 6-way statement
Posted by THINK at 12:01 AM
September 19, 2005
Japan, North Korea agree to normalize relations
INQ7.net (AFP)
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Japan, North confirm effort to settle pending issues, normalize ties")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Japan gives guarded welcome to joint 6-party statement")
asahi.com ("Framework created for talks on abduction issue")
The Japan Times Online ("Japan, North Korea agree to continue 2002 talks")
Posted by THINK at 11:59 PM
Abductees' families keep hope alive
Posted by THINK at 04:07 AM
September 06, 2005
45% of polled election candidates support sanctions on N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 12:49 AM
August 26, 2005
Abductees' kin submit questionnaire to Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 03:54 AM
August 17, 2005
Abductees' families seek economic sanctions against N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:17 PM
August 10, 2005
Families of abductees to pressure poll candidates over tough stance toward North Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:34 PM
August 07, 2005
Abductees' kin call 6-party talks 'disastrous,' want sanctions
Posted by THINK at 05:50 PM
July 26, 2005
Filmmakers to Bring Japanese Abductee Story to Worldwide Audience
Posted by THINK at 10:49 PM
July 22, 2005
Japanese abductees haunt N.Korea nuclear talks
Posted by THINK at 01:51 AM
July 15, 2005
Abductees' relatives call on gov't to take up case in 6-way talks
Posted by THINK at 04:48 PM
June 26, 2005
I sat in
On Saturday, June 25, I sat in from 2 PM to 5 PM. Sitting quietly in front of Diet members' office buildings in central Tokyo were people of all ages and professions. Everyone gathered for just one aim: to get every single victim of abduction by North Korea back to their homes in Japan.
Family members of the victims went from one end of the line to the other, thanking the participants for their support. In the 30+C (90+F) summer heat, they looked so small and old. Many of them are in their 70's and 80's. How long more would they have to wait to see their kidnapped children again? Would they be around when and if finally the victims come back?
We don't have much time.
-- Editor-in-chief, THINK
I sat here on the pavement with 400+ people appealing to cars and people passing by. (Photograph courtesy of Mr. Mizunoo of Protect X website)
Posted by THINK at 02:58 AM
June 25, 2005
Relatives of Japanese Abductees Begin Sit-In
VOA News
Yahoo! News (AP) ("Families of Japanese abductees start sit-in protest, demanding sanctions on North Korea")
BBC NEWS ("N Korea kidnap families protest")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Abductee families stage sit-in outside Koizumi's official residence")
World Peace Herald (UPI) ("Protesters urge sanctions against N.Korea")
Mainichi Daily News ("Abductees' families demand sanctions against Pyongyang")
Daily Yomiuri On-Line ("Sit-in begins over inaction on abductees")
The Japan Times Online (AP/Kyodo) ("Pyongyang abductee kin stage sit-in for sanctions")
Dr. Norbert Vollertsen, German doctor and activist who has personally witnessed reality in North Korea, and twin brothers of abductee Megumi Yokota in sit-in.
Supporters from across Japan in the sit-in line. More than 300 gathered on the first day.
(Photographs courtesy of Mr. Yamamoto of Denno-Hokanroku website)
Posted by THINK at 12:50 AM
June 24, 2005
Sit-in to be held in front of PM's Office: June 24-26
Kazoku Kai (Association of the Families of Victims Kidnapped by North Korea) and Sukuukai (National Association for the Rescue of Japanese Kidnapped by North Korea) will hold a sit-in near the Prime Minister's Office to demand economic sanctions against North Korea. Details are as follows:
[Date/time]
.. Friday, June 24: 10 AM- 3 PM
.. Saturday, June 25: 1 PM-5 PM
.. Sunday, June 26: 1 PM-5 PM
.. (& public meetings at Seiryo Kaikan on Sat and Sun at 6 PM )
[Place]
.. Near the PM's Official Residence (In front of the
.. Diet Member's Office Building),
.. Subway Kokkai Gijido and Nagatacho stations
.. [map]
Family members and support group members will gather from across Japan and take part in the sit-in. Anyone can drop by and quietly join the action. Come and show that you care!
--Editor-in-chief, THINK
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Background Reading:
"On 24 June 2005, a three day "sit-in" will commence in front of the offices of the Japanese Prime Minister, organized not by a radical leftist group but by some of Japan's most famous and respected citizens and enjoying powerful backing in the National Diet and media, to demand the imposition of immediate economic sanctions against North Korea. Only by such means, the organizers argue, can North Korea be forced to return Japanese citizens they believe are still being held in North Korea against their will. As of that date, it will be six months since Prime Minister Koizumi declared, in December 2004, that the explanation thus far offered of the abductions by North Korea was unsatisfactory and false, in particular that the cremated human remains offered as evidence of the death of the most famous of the abductee victims, Yokota Megumi (on whom see below), were in fact not hers. The Japanese government therefore and promised "stern measures" unless Pyongyang responded "promptly and sincerely" to set matters right, and the sit-in will demand immediate recourse to these "stern" measures. More than five million people have signed a petition to that effect, and a meeting in Tokyo's Hibiya in April 2005 to promote this cause drew 6,000 people. The leaders, including the parents of Yokota Megumi, are household figures, regulars on major television channels. Their patience is exhausted, they say, and their anger at Koizumi's refusal to do as they demand, or even to meet with them and hear their demands, is at high pitch. If still not satisfied, they promise to renew their "sit-in" in July and subsequent months, and to expand it around the country."
(by Gavan McCormack, Znet, June 13, 2005. [Full text])
Posted by THINK at 04:18 AM
June 21, 2005
Campion Making Documentary About NK Abduction
Posted by THINK at 02:04 AM
June 13, 2005
Disputed Bones: Japan-North Korea Clash
Posted by THINK at 11:30 PM
May 31, 2005
Schieffer to visit site of N. Korean abduction
Posted by THINK at 11:23 PM
May 30, 2005
Wife of ex-Red Army hijacker jailed over passport violation
Posted by THINK at 11:08 PM
May 03, 2005
Japanese seek U.S. support on sanctiuons
Posted by THINK at 02:06 PM
April 29, 2005
Masumoto joins protest rally at Chinese Embassy in Washington
Posted by THINK at 06:32 PM
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 27, 2005
Hyde eyes U.S. Congress resolution on N. Korea's abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 10:56 AM
April 26, 2005
Masumoto visits U.S. to seek help on abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 10:42 AM
April 25, 2005
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 15, 2005
Japan dismisses N. Korea's call for return of ashes
Posted by THINK at 03:38 AM | TrackBack
April 14, 2005
North Korea insists Japanese abductee's remains are genuine, demands their return
Posted by THINK at 11:32 AM | TrackBack
April 05, 2005
Japan contemplating sanctions against N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:28 PM | TrackBack
April 02, 2005
Snaps and fake ashes of stolen daughter rekindle Japanese parents' agony
Telegraph [[MUST READ!]]
Posted by THINK at 11:56 AM | TrackBack
January 21, 2005
Japan could 'clam down' on N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:55 AM | TrackBack
January 12, 2005
North Korea boycott sees some impact -- Cheap suits easy target, not seafood
Posted by THINK at 05:54 PM | TrackBack
January 10, 2005
Abduction victim support group to urge boycott of N. Korean clams
Posted by THINK at 11:34 PM | TrackBack
December 11, 2004
Japan Lawmakers Urge North Korea Sanctions
Reuters.com
Mainichi Interactive ("Pressure mounts for economic sanctions on North Korea")
The Japan Times Online ("Yokota's dad repeats call for sanctions against North Korea -- Failed DNA test casts doubts on man's claim to be abductee's husband")
Posted by THINK at 03:29 AM | TrackBack
November 27, 2004
Abductee kin rebut N. Korea's 'facts'
asahi.com : English
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Abductees' families raise questions on N. Korea's abduction probe")
Posted by THINK at 05:00 AM | TrackBack
November 25, 2004
Abductees' families raise questions on N. Korea's abduction probe
Posted by THINK at 02:56 PM | TrackBack
November 21, 2004
Megumi's parents clinging to hope
Posted by THINK at 01:51 AM | TrackBack
November 20, 2004
Families of Kidnapped Japanese Say N. Korea Lying
ABC News (Reuters)
Japan Today ("Families of abductees outraged by N Korea's explanation")
asahi.com : English ("Still missing:Family members are angered by the lack of information from Pyongyang")
Washington Times (UPI) ("Japanese families doubt Pyongyang's proof")
Posted by THINK at 01:48 AM | TrackBack
November 09, 2004
Families of abductees call for rescue of all victims in N. Korea
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
asahi.com : English("Abductee talks start as families stage rally")
Posted by THINK at 11:19 PM | TrackBack
November 03, 2004
Kin want no normalization talks with N. Korea until abductees return
Posted by THINK at 12:44 AM | TrackBack
October 03, 2004
Abductees' families voice dismay over Nakayama's resignation
Posted by THINK at 03:32 AM | TrackBack
September 27, 2004
Abductees' families say further talks with N Korea pointless
Posted by THINK at 12:58 PM | TrackBack
September 26, 2004
Abductee families frustrated over lack of info on N. Korean probe
Posted by THINK at 03:27 AM | TrackBack
September 19, 2004
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
Kin of missing Japanese frustrated by lack of progress on abductions
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August 14, 2004
NO NEW NEWS ON FATE OF MISSING 10 -- Abductee kin urge Pyongyang sanctions
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Families slam N Korea for lack of info on abductees
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July 22, 2004
Abductees, supporters urge people not to forget other victims
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July 04, 2004
Kidnapped Japanese spark election battle
Scotland on Sunday(Also in:Scotsman.com News)
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Masumoto runs in Japan election on abductee ticket
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July 02, 2004
Kin of kidnapped fret lack of focus on Pyongyang in Upper House poll
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Abductions are candidate's cause celebre -- Missing sister may be dead, but independent hopes to keep issue alive
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June 12, 2004
Abductee's kin takes on Tokyo
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June 06, 2004
Abductee's brother says he will run as independent in Upper House poll
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June 04, 2004
Abductee's brother to run for upper house
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May 31, 2004
Ex-abductees settling down to life in Japan /Adjusting to Japan /Pressing on for information
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May 30, 2004
Yokota's parents call for public support
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Abductee's parents call for public support at gathering
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May 29, 2004
Abductee's parents hope to keep global attention on North Korea
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Families torn by reaction
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May 27, 2004
Emails critical of abductees' families delivered
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May 24, 2004
PHOTOS: Family Reactions to the Pyongyang Talks
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Families of Abducted Koreans Express Frustration
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition)
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May 23, 2004
Pyongyang summit falls short for kin of those still missing
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Families of missing abductees angry over outcome of summit
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May 22, 2004
Families of missing abductees angry over outcome of summit
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5 of abductees' kin on way to Japan, Koizumi criticized by abductees
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Families of missing abductees dismayed by outcome of summit
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Families of other abductees express anger at lack of info
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5 of abductees' kin on way to Japan, Koizumi criticized by abductees
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May 20, 2004
Koizumi, Abductees' Families Won't Meet
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Kin oppose gov't request to bring Megumi Yokota's daughter to Japan
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May 19, 2004
Abductee kin in plea to help Jenkins
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May 17, 2004
Fresh hope for a reunion of families
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May 15, 2004
Families worried Koizumi's visit might wrap up abduction issue
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Koizumi must bring all abducted Japanese home from Pyongyang: families
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May 14, 2004
Kin fear abrupt end to abduction issue with Koizumi's N. Korea trip
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