November 03, 2006
Japan, EU, others submit draft U.N. resolution on N. Korea abduction
Posted by THINK at 08:52 PM
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 21, 2006
U.N. rapporteur calls abductions 'transgressions of human rights'
Posted by THINK at 12:13 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.
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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
Japan urges comprehensive solution to N. Korea nuke, abduction issues
Posted by THINK at 02:14 PM
September 22, 2006
Japan seeks stepped-up int'l help in resolving abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 09:38 PM
September 04, 2006
Abductees' kin to press case with Security Council
Posted by THINK at 02:28 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 06, 2006
Abductee's kin eye Yokota meeting
Posted by THINK at 02:53 PM
July 31, 2006
Thailand pursues its own course in search for Anocha
Posted by THINK at 02:57 PM
July 28, 2006
China OK's abductions issue for 6-way talks
Posted by THINK at 02:58 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 13, 2006
Japan creates Chinese, French, Spanish pamphlets on N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:55 AM
July 07, 2006
Kim Young Nam barred from speaking freely: Yokota's father
Yahoo! NewsPosted by THINK at 02:17 AM
June 30, 2006
Japan to draw on U.S. support over N. Korea abduction for int'l help
Posted by THINK at 08:16 PM
G-8 summit to discuss N. Korean abductions if raised: Russia liaison
Posted by THINK at 01:19 PM
June 29, 2006
Koizumi, Bush give message to North
asahi.com
The White House("President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi Participate in a Joint Press Availability")
Yahoo! News ("Full text of joint statement issued after Koizumi-Bush summit")
Posted by THINK at 05:25 PM
June 13, 2006
N. Korea warns Japan about raising abduction at int'l events
Yahoo! News
BBC NEWS("Japan warned over abduction issue")
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) ("NKorea hits out at Japan over abductions")
China Post (AP) ("NKorea warns Japan about persisting to raise abduction issue")
Posted by THINK at 03:59 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
June 07, 2006
Govt asks foreign envoys for cooperation in abduction issues
Posted by THINK at 09:45 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
Abe seeks India's cooperation on N. Korea's abductions
Posted by THINK at 01:45 PM
S. Korean DNA tests also show Kim may be abductee Yokota's husband
Posted by THINK at 01:42 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
Panelists Urge for Action Against North Korea Atrocities
Posted by THINK at 01:22 PM
Thailand faces difficulty over alleged N. Korea abduction case
Posted by THINK at 01:19 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 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
Kin of S. Korean abductee to testify on May 29 before Diet panel
Posted by THINK at 03:54 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
U.N. chief Annan hopes for settlement of abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 12:02 AM
Japan, Thailand to boost cooperation on N. Korea abductions
Yahoo! News
World Peace Herald ("Japan, Thailand to cooperate on abductions")
Posted by THINK at 12:00 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 14, 2006
Yokotas meet Thai foreign minister to discuss N. Korea abduction
Posted by THINK at 01:48 AM
May 10, 2006
Abductions are international issue, Saiga says
Posted by THINK at 02:13 AM
Abe to meet S. Korean abductee's mother on May 29
Posted by THINK at 02:11 AM
Film about abductee Megumi Yokota wins 4th award in U.S.
Posted by THINK at 02:10 AM
N. Korea abducted people from various nations: U.N. rapporteur
Posted by THINK at 02:07 AM
Top Japanese cops to visit S. Korea from Wed. over abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 02:04 AM
May 09, 2006
Japan to raise abduction issue at summit
Posted by THINK at 01:53 AM
May 05, 2006
Koizumi, Sweden PM agree to cooperate over N. Korean abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 04:27 AM
May 03, 2006
Hopes rekindled after talks with Bush
Posted by THINK at 02:00 PM
May 02, 2006
China's Tang says will make efforts to help resolve abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 02:20 AM
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
Japan, S. Korea agree to boost cooperation over abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 12:43 AM
April 30, 2006
Bush supports Tokyo on N. Korean abduction issue
World Peace Herald (The Washington Times)
Christian Post ("Bush Moved by Meeting with Mother of Abducted Japanese Girl")
Posted by THINK at 12:18 AM
Koizumi encouraged by Bush meeting over NKorean kidnapping of Japanese
Yahoo! News UK (AFP)
Yahoo! News ("Bush-Yokota meet to boost American interest in abductions: Koizumi")
Posted by THINK at 12:08 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
Bush "greatly concerned" about humanitarian conditions in North Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:00 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
Japan to send intelligence cop to S. Korea for abduction cooperation
Posted by THINK at 05:13 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
Issue of Yokota's husband brought up at inter-Korean talks
Yahoo! News
North County Times (AP) ("Divided Koreas discuss abductions, prisoner exchange as talks stretch into third day")
Posted by THINK at 11:47 PM
April 18, 2006
S. Korea to raise abduction issue in talks with North
Posted by THINK at 02:53 PM
April 16, 2006
Yokota to visit S. Korea possibly in early May
Posted by THINK at 12:12 AM
April 13, 2006
N. Korea rejects Japan's conclusion that Yokota husband is abductee
Posted by THINK at 08:32 PM
You stole my son. Give him back to me
Daily Telegraph
BBC NEWS ("Mother's plea for N Korea abductee")
Posted by THINK at 08:25 PM
Japan gives S. Korea blood samples of Yokota's daughter
Yahoo! News
Yahoo! News ("Japan seeks S. Korea's cooperation over abduction probe")
Posted by THINK at 08:20 PM
April 08, 2006
N. Korean chief envoy arrives in Japan for security conference
Yahoo! News
Yahoo! News ("6-way negotiators may meet in Tokyo on forum sidelines")
Yahoo! Canada News (AP) ("North Korea pessimistic about resumption of nuclear talks")
Posted by THINK at 12:09 PM
April 01, 2006
U.S. envoy renews abduction commitment in letter to Yokotas
Posted by THINK at 01:54 AM
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
January 31, 2006
Japan promises to ask N. Korea about suspected Thai abductee
Posted by THINK at 11:54 PM
December 27, 2005
North Korea hopes Japan will become bridge to U.S.
Posted by THINK at 01:49 AM
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
Abductees' multinational kin unite -- Japan supporters to stage rally to boost awareness of North's misdeeds
The Japan Times Online
Mainichi Daily News ("Families who fear relatives were kidnapped by North Korea meet in Tokyo")
Posted by THINK at 11:32 PM
December 21, 2005
Relatives of possible Thai abductee to N. Korea visit Japan
Posted by THINK at 05:18 PM
December 18, 2005
U.N. raps N. Korea on rights/Resolution cites detention camps, abductions offoreigners
Posted by THINK at 04:53 AM
December 16, 2005
Bush meets with his N. Korea human rights envoy for first time
Posted by THINK at 05:28 AM
December 14, 2005
U.S. sanctions overshadow prospects of Japan-N. Korea talks this yr
Posted by THINK at 02:52 AM
December 11, 2005
Thailand to deal directly with N. Korea on alleged abduction
Posted by THINK at 01:57 AM
Japan envoy eyes stronger unity with U.S. on N. Korean abductions
Posted by THINK at 01:56 AM
December 10, 2005
Fuji TV Wins Second Consecutive Asian Television Award with 'Truth that Vanished in the Sea'
Posted by THINK at 05:00 AM
December 08, 2005
Japan envoy to attend meeting in Seoul on N. Korean human rights
Posted by THINK at 12:57 AM
December 07, 2005
Japan to seek int'l support on abductions, enhance probe on missing
Posted by THINK at 10:01 AM
Japan appoints envoy on human rights including N. Korean issue
Posted by THINK at 09:59 AM
November 30, 2005
Japanese FM to meet with Rice in U.S.
Posted by THINK at 04:39 PM
November 27, 2005
Japan, Thailand agree to cooperate over Pyongyang abductions
Posted by THINK at 03:20 PM
November 21, 2005
N. Korea rejects U.N. draft resolution on human rights as 'illegal'
Posted by THINK at 08:36 PM
November 19, 2005
Japan welcomes U.N. resolution on N. Korea's human rights record
Posted by THINK at 12:13 AM
November 17, 2005
Koizumi, Bush resolved to settle N. Korea nuke, abduction issues
Posted by THINK at 01:20 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
November 14, 2005
REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE: Why the fate of Anocha deserves to be known
Posted by THINK at 06:28 AM
November 11, 2005
Brother of possible Thai abductee hopes to learn from Japan
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
The Nation (Thailand) ("ANOCHA MYSTERY: Japanese visitors confirm abduction")
The China Post (AP) ("Japan group supports family of Thai woman")
Posted by THINK at 03:00 AM
November 10, 2005
Japan wants abductions resolved under proposed 6-way-talks dialogue
Posted by THINK at 02:57 AM
November 09, 2005
EU submits draft resolution on N. Korea rights record to U.N.
Posted by THINK at 02:55 AM
Schieffer assures Abe of U.S. support on abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 02:54 AM
Japanese abductee groups to meet brother of possible Thai abductee
Posted by THINK at 02:49 AM
November 07, 2005
Thailand seeks more info on suspected abduction by N. Korea
DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE ("Thai man sure North Korea abducted sister")
Bangkok Post ("North Korea likely to deny abducting Thai woman")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Thai gov't to invite N. Korea envoy to discuss suspected abduction")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("N. Korea 'informally' denies Thai woman was abducted to North")
United Press International ("NKoreans may have abducted Thai woman")
BBC NEWS ("N Korea 'kidnapped Thai woman'")
Posted by THINK at 11:35 PM
Multilateral effort on abductions eyed / Japan may propose other 'victim'nations team up in pressuring North Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:31 PM
November 04, 2005
Hope rises for kin of long lost Thai woman
Bangkok Post
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Japan ready to help Thailand probe suspected abduction by N. Korea")
Posted by THINK at 05:06 AM
November 01, 2005
EU draft U.N. resolution criticizes N. Korea on human rights
Posted by THINK at 01:50 AM
October 29, 2005
Bush envoy vows full support to resolve abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 09:31 PM
Special rapporteurs criticize N. Korea, Myanmar at U.N. meeting
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("N. Korea official rejects report criticizing human rights record")
Posted by THINK at 12:01 AM
October 27, 2005
Jenkins Photo Proof Of Kidnapping?
Posted by THINK at 10:48 AM
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 21, 2005
N. Korea now ready to discuss abduction issue
asahi.com
Channelnewsasia.com ("US politician says NKorea ready to return to nuclear talks")
The Daily Yomiuri ("'DPRK won't set conditions on 6-way talks'")
Posted by THINK at 01:45 AM
Relatives of Japanese abduction victims to visit U.S. next week
Posted by THINK at 01:36 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
Soga says N Korea also abducted other foreign women
Posted by THINK at 02:04 PM
U.S. wants to replace KEDO with new arrangement: Hill
Posted by THINK at 01:58 PM
October 06, 2005
U.N. Releases North Korean Human Rights Report
Posted by THINK at 01:45 AM
September 28, 2005
UN aide presses Pyongyang on Japanese abductees
Reuters
Kyodo News ("U.N. report accuses N. Korea of 'egregious' human rights abuses")
Posted by THINK at 05:41 PM
September 14, 2005
No N. Korean Japan affairs official at 6-way nuclear talks
Posted by THINK at 01:07 AM
August 07, 2005
Six-party talks to resume after 3-week recess
Posted by THINK at 05:49 PM
Japan seeks kidnap solution, N. Korea envoy to report to Pyongyang
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
Khaleej Times Online (AFP) ("Japan pressures N. Korea on kidnap issues in rare meeting")
SABCnews.com (Reuters) ("North Korean, Japanese officials hold rare talks")
Mainichi Daily News (AP) ("Japanese nuclear envoy demands North Korea return abductees, hand over kidnappers")
asahi.com ("Japan, North Korea finally talk in Beijing; no progress on abduction issue")
World Peace Herald (UPI) ("N.Korea still mum on Japanese abductees")
Posted by THINK at 04:45 PM
North Korea Nuclear Talks Stalled
VOA News
CNN.com ("'No plans' to suspend NK talks")
Guardian Unlimited (AP) ("Japan Envoy: N. Korean Talks Could Recess")
BBC NEWS ("N Korea talks 'to go into recess'")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Japan-N. Korea talks in Beijing difficult as 6-way talks deadlocked")
Posted by THINK at 12:32 AM
August 04, 2005
Japan working to include human rights issues in 6-party document
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
Financial Times ("N Korea and US close to deadlock in nuclear talks")
Posted by THINK at 01:03 AM
August 03, 2005
Korea nuclear crisis talks deadlocked,to continue
Posted by THINK at 03:02 AM
August 01, 2005
Lawmakers from Four Countries Discuss N.K. Human Rights
Digital Chosunilbo
The Korea Times ("Asian, US Lawmakers to Inspect NK Rights Situation: NHK")
Posted by THINK at 03:06 AM
July 31, 2005
N.Korea nuclear talks struggle with joint statement
RedNova News (Reuters)
STUFF (Reuters) ("Progress slow in North Korea nuclear talks")
Woodland Daily Democrat (AP) ("N. Korea Nuke Talks Focus on Draft Accord")
Posted by THINK at 03:37 AM
July 30, 2005
China presents draft for nuke document, talks to continue
Posted by THINK at 03:35 AM
July 29, 2005
Japan hopes 6-party document calls for resolution of abductions
Posted by THINK at 03:33 AM
July 28, 2005
Drafting of statement in focus on 3rd day of 6-way talks
Posted by THINK at 03:20 AM
July 27, 2005
Japan urges N. Korea to abandon all nuke programs on talks' 2nd day
Posted by THINK at 03:12 AM
July 26, 2005
Japan raises abductee issue as N.Korea talks open
Reuters
Forbes (AFX) ("Japanese prime minister hopes abduction issue taken up at NKorea talks")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Koizumi calls for clue to progress on abductions at 6-way talks")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Japan mentions N. Korea abductions in 6-way talks")
Japan Today ("S. Korea again urges Japan not to raise abductions at 6-way�talks")
RIA Novosti ("Russia urges Japan not to place abduction issue on agenda of North Korean nuclear talks")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("China wants Japan, N. Korea to resolve abduction issue bilaterally")
People's Daily Online (Xinhua) ("Stressing abduction issue will distract six-party talks, experts say")
: DAILY YOMIURI ("N. Korea wants fair playing field but Pyongyang maintains hard-line stanceat 6-way talks / Divisions over abduction issue")
Posted by THINK at 11:12 PM
Nuclear Talks Open After N. Korea Boycott
Guardian Unlimited (AP)
Swissinfo (Reuters) ("N. Korea crisis talks resume with hope for progress")
BBC NEWS ("Press hopeful over N Korea talks")
Posted by THINK at 11:10 PM
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 19, 2005
Yamasaki seeks S. Korean cooperation on abduction issue
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
Japan Today ("S Korea objects to Japan raising abduction issue in 6-nation �talks")
The Japan Times Online ("North willing to build ties, Japan is told")
Posted by THINK at 09:23 AM
July 18, 2005
Japan to take up abductions at 6-way talks, refrain from harsh words
Posted by THINK at 04:31 PM
July 16, 2005
INSIGHT: Tokyo feels helpless on abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 09:36 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
July 12, 2005
U.S. House Passes Resolution Condemning N.K. Kidnappings
Posted by THINK at 08:24 PM
Japan seeks Rice's help on kidnapped citizens
International Herald Tribune
Yahoo! News (AFP) ("Rice in US ally Japan to lay groundwork for new NKorea talks")
Yahoo! News (AFP) ("Rice tells Japan that NKorea's nuclear weapons most 'pressing' issue")
Bloomberg.com ("North Korea Must Make 'Strategic Decision' on Arms")
ABC News (AP) ("Rice OK With S. Korean Food Aid to North")
VOA News ("US and Japan Seek Concrete Results in Korea Talks")
Posted by THINK at 01:58 PM
July 11, 2005
Japan wants to raise abductions at North Korea talks
Reuters
Bloomberg ("N. Korea's Return to Talks Marks Good Progress")
Yahoo! News (AFP) ("Japan to raise kidnapping saga with NKorea at six-nation nuclear talks")
ITAR-TASS ("Japan to urge N Korea to hold talks on abducted Japanese")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Japan hopes to take up abductions in resumed 6-way talks")
VOA News ("Japan Says Abducted Japanese Must Be on Korea Talks Agenda")
Posted by THINK at 05:21 PM
July 09, 2005
Koizumi has impression N. Korea to return to talks
Swiss Info (Reuters)
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("G-8 ends summit, vows to fight terrorism after London bombings")
Posted by THINK at 12:44 AM
July 01, 2005
G-8 document to press N. Korea to resolve abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 05:28 AM
June 21, 2005
Campion Making Documentary About NK Abduction
Posted by THINK at 02:04 AM
June 03, 2005
Aussie doco to get workout in US -- "Yukai!"
On Melissa Kyu-Jung Lee's "Yukai!"
Australian Film Commission News&Events ("Sundance Institute selects doco for Edit Lab" with comments from Lee)
Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program
Eight Gauge Productions
Posted by THINK at 12:15 PM
May 31, 2005
Schieffer to visit site of N. Korean abduction
Posted by THINK at 11:23 PM
May 27, 2005
U.S. House resolution urges N. Korea to resolve abduction issue
KYODO NEWS
Digital Chosunilbo ("U.S. Draft Resolution Condemns N.K. Abductions")
Posted by THINK at 02:24 PM
May 26, 2005
Kim Dae-jung 'Didn't Know' Prisoner Abducted Japanese
Posted by THINK at 04:16 PM
May 06, 2005
Cheney, Abe agree to seek 6-party talks by June, eye China's role
Posted by THINK at 01:16 AM
May 03, 2005
Japanese seek U.S. support on sanctiuons
Posted by THINK at 02:06 PM
Rice vows continued help for Japan to resolve abduction issue: Abe
Posted by THINK at 02:02 PM
April 29, 2005
Masumoto joins protest rally at Chinese Embassy in Washington
Posted by THINK at 06:32 PM
U.S. keeps N. Korea as terror-sponsoring state, cites abductions
Posted by THINK at 12:33 AM
Senior U.S. officials back Japan sanctions on N. Korea
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
The Japan Times Online ("U.S. congressman vows resolution on abduction issue")
Posted by THINK at 12:31 AM
April 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 21, 2005
"Resolution" of Meeting of UN Commission on Human Rights Rejected
Korean News (Korean Central News Agency of DPRK)
Posted by THINK at 11:12 AM
April 15, 2005
U.N. Human Rights Commission urges N. Korea to free abductees
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April 07, 2005
Machimura appeals for Asian support in abduction issue
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April 03, 2005
N. Korea Wants Japan Out of Nuclear Talks
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April 01, 2005
Britain warns N.Korea could face sanctions
Reuters
VOA News("North Korea Accused of World's Worst Human Rights Record")
The Herald (AP) ("North Korea attacked")
Posted by THINK at 10:36 AM | TrackBack
March 28, 2005
Koizumi, Chirac split on arms to China
Posted by THINK at 12:39 PM | TrackBack
March 18, 2005
Rice to talk NKorea strategy in Japan, but beef dispute looms
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP)
Reuters ("N.Korea urged to return to nuke talks")
The Japan Times Online ("Japan rebuffs Rice on lifting beef ban")
Scoop (Press Release: US State Department) ("Rice Interview With Yuko Ando of Fuji Television")
Posted by THINK at 12:20 PM | TrackBack
March 16, 2005
Japan repeats call on U.N. panel to help resolve abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 01:07 PM | TrackBack
Electricity Is Carrot in North Korea Talks
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February 27, 2005
U.N. envoy on human rights meets families of abductees
Japan Today
The Australian ('N Korea 'needs political reform'")
asahi.com : English ("Sanctions said not the answer")
The Rising Nepal (AP) ("UN urges NKorea to provide information on abductions")
UN News Centre ("UN human rights expert calls on DPR of Korea to clarify abductions of Japanese")
Posted by THINK at 11:38 AM | TrackBack
January 12, 2005
U.S. delegation to push abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 04:06 AM | TrackBack
December 24, 2004
North Korea threatens to shun N-talks
Sydney Morning Herald (AP)
The Korea Times ("NK Threatens to Exclude Tokyo From Nuke Talks")
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December 19, 2004
Japan Says Time Running Out on N. Korea Sanctions
Reuters.com
Bloomberg.com ("Japan's Machimura Urges China's Further Help on North Korea")
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December 18, 2004
Machimura asks ROK for help on abductions
Posted by THINK at 08:12 PM | TrackBack
Japan, South Korea hold talks amid differences over dealing with North Korea
Khaleej Times Online (AP)
Reuters.com ("S.Korea, Japan Urge North to Resume Nuclear Talks")
Xinhua - English ("Japan, S. Korea agree to expand bilateral ties")
VOA News ("Japanese, South Korean Leaders Hold Talks")
Mainichi Interactive ("South Korean President sympathizes with Japan over ashes lies")
KYODO NEWS ("Roh expresses support for Japan's policy on abductions")
Yahoo! News (Kyodo) ("Koizumi, Roh cautious on sanctions, touch on history issues")
The Korea Times ("'Japan Should Refrain From Sanctioning NK': Roh Moo-hyun")
JoongAng Daily ("At summit, Roh cautions Koizumi on North stance")
Washington Times (UPI) ("South Korea against sanctions")
Mainichi Interactive ("Roh, Koizumi agree Japan should consider sanctions against N. Korea")
KYODO NEWS ("Gist of Koizumi-Roh talks")
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US Officials Say Allies Have Unified Front on Negotiating with North Korea
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Japan assures it's cool-headed with NKorea ahead of summit with South
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December 17, 2004
China urges Japan, N Korea not to complicate talks
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DPJ lawmakers to visit S Korea
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December 15, 2004
S. Korea Voices Opposition to Calls for Sanctions against N. Korea
YONHAPNEWS WORLD SERVICE::ENGLISH NEWS
People's Daily Online ("S.Korean concerned about Japan's possible sanction against DPRK")
Xinhua - English ("S.Korean concerned about Japan's possible sanction against DPRK")
Japan Today ("S Korea opposes economic sanctions on N Korea")
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) ("South Korea cautions Japan against sanctions on North Korea")
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U.S. plays down Armitage's remarks on N. Korea sanctions
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Seoul confirms abduction by North
International Herald Tribune
BBC NEWS ("Man held over S Korean 'kidnap'")
JoongAng Daily ("Man in custody for kidnapping cleric to North")
YONHAPNEWS WORLD SERVICE::ENGLISH NEWS ("Chinese Confirms Abduction of ex-Defector by N. Korea")
YONHAPNEWS WORLD SERVICE::ENGLISH NEWS("China Says Ex-Defector Caught in North Korea")
JoongAng Daily ("Lawmaker says pastor died after kidnapping")
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December 13, 2004
Tokyo might force Pyongyang to bend
AsiaNews.it
YONHAPNEWS ("Japan to Suspend Food Aid for North Korea")
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Armitage urges Japan not to impose sanctions now on N. Korea
KYODO NEWS
Yahoo! News (AFP) ("US cautions Japan against economic sanctions on unpredictable North Korea")
The Japan Times Online ("Don't sanction Pyongyang yet: U.S.--TRICK PLAY SUSPECTED")
KYODO NEWS ("Japan in close contact with U.S. on N. Korea: Hosoda")
Posted by THINK at 01:44 PM | TrackBack
December 09, 2004
U.S. pledges to help Japan solve abduction issue
Yahoo! News (Kyodo)
Daily Yomiuri On-Line ("U.S. backs Japan's stance ")
Yahoo! News (AP) ("U.S. envoy discusses North Korea with Japanese officials")
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November 29, 2004
China, Japan, SKorea Vow Cooperation Over NKorea
Posted by THINK at 11:15 PM | TrackBack
November 21, 2004
Senior U.S. Official Backs Japanese Sanctions Against N.K.: Report
YONHAPNEWS WORLD SERVICE::ENGLISH NEWS
Posted by THINK at 02:52 AM | TrackBack
November 09, 2004
U.N. envoy vows to cooperate with Japan over N. Korea abductions
Posted by THINK at 05:10 PM | TrackBack
November 06, 2004
U.S. pressure on North may sideline abductee resolution
Posted by THINK at 06:27 PM | TrackBack
October 30, 2004
N. Korea Bars UN Human Rights Official Who Describes Abuses
Bloomberg
Scotsman.com ("UN Calls for More North Korean Human Rights")
Posted by THINK at 06:20 PM | TrackBack
End to N.Korea Crisis Unlikely Under Kim--General
Posted by THINK at 06:15 PM | TrackBack
October 29, 2004
S. Korean ruling party head against eco. sanction on N.Korea
Minjok-Tongshin English Edition
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Lee Urges Koizumi to Speed Up Talks With N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:03 PM | TrackBack
October 27, 2004
Powell declares North Korea a 'terrorist state'
AZ Central (USA Today)
Channelnewsasia.com (AFP) ("Powell seeks Seoul's support on resumption of NKorean nuclear talks")
Posted by THINK at 02:34 AM | TrackBack
October 24, 2004
Powell denies US attempting to sabotage NKorean nuclear talks
Yahoo! News (AFP)
KYODO NEWS ("Powell says maritime drill 'not hostile' toward N. Korea")
Washington Post ("Powell Prods N. Korea to End Nuclear Programs -- Secretary of State Says 'There is a Sense of Urgency' to Resolve Situation)
The New York Times ("Powell and Japanese Leaders Urge North Korea to Join Talks")
Posted by THINK at 06:45 PM | TrackBack
October 23, 2004
President Bush Signs the North Korea Human Rights Act
Yahoo! News (Statement by White House Press Secretary)
Posted by THINK at 01:16 AM | TrackBack
October 20, 2004
Machimura, families praise U.S. law aimed at N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 12:10 AM | TrackBack
U.S. bans economic aid to N Korea over humanitarian issues
Posted by THINK at 12:10 AM | TrackBack
October 16, 2004
Richard L. Armitage Press Conference in Tokyo
Scoop (Press Release: US State Department)
Posted by THINK at 12:32 AM | TrackBack
October 09, 2004
Koizumi seeks ASEM support for resolving N. Korea issues
Posted by THINK at 02:05 AM | TrackBack
South Opposes Former NK Official's Japanese Visit
Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition)
KYODO NEWS ("Diet shelves plan to hear testimony by N. Korean defector Hwang")
Posted by THINK at 02:03 AM | TrackBack
October 07, 2004
Japan hopes U.S. legislation on N. Korea helps abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 02:43 PM | TrackBack
September 19, 2004
U.S. Senate to OK bill banning N. Korea aid over abduction issue
KYODO NEWS
donga.com [english donga] ("U.S. Senate Likely to Pass North Korean Human Rights Bill")
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Japanese leader says will discuss North Korea with Bush
Posted by THINK at 02:36 AM | TrackBack
September 03, 2004
Abe, S. Korean security official agree on dialogue with N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:32 AM | TrackBack
August 19, 2004
Japan requests U.N. cooperation for probe into N. Korea's abductions
Posted by THINK at 02:38 AM | TrackBack
August 18, 2004
U.N. rapporteur hopes to enter N. Korea to probe rights abuses
Posted by THINK at 09:28 PM | TrackBack
August 17, 2004
Australia's Downer hopes to help move 6-way talks forward
Posted by THINK at 01:34 PM | TrackBack
RPT: U.S. dismisses N. Korean argument on 6-party working talks
Posted by THINK at 01:33 PM | TrackBack
Baker proposes U.N. sanctions on N. Korea if 6-party talks fail
Posted by THINK at 01:32 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea says U.S. policy will stop it from attending talks
Posted by THINK at 01:31 PM | TrackBack
August 10, 2004
N. Korea sees Koizumi as rushing to normalize ties: ex-U.S. official
Posted by THINK at 01:05 AM | TrackBack
August 07, 2004
U.N., WFP hail Japan's food aid to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 03:19 AM | TrackBack
July 24, 2004
U.S. officials visit hospital for info on Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 01:01 AM | TrackBack
July 23, 2004
Jeju meet unlikely to sway N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 06:21 AM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Roh promise to give North Korea aid
Posted by THINK at 06:20 AM | TrackBack
Jenkins case not to become big issue with Japan: White House
Posted by THINK at 06:17 AM | TrackBack
July 22, 2004
Japan, South Korea, United States Look at North Korea Strategy
Posted by THINK at 06:01 PM | TrackBack
July 11, 2004
US watches defector
Posted by THINK at 01:49 AM | TrackBack
July 10, 2004
Indonesia's Megawati wants to meet Soga's family
Posted by THINK at 01:22 AM | TrackBack
July 08, 2004
U.S. Committed to Ending N. Korea Standoff, Rice Tells Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 09:28 PM | TrackBack
Koizumi, Rice discuss Jenkins
Posted by THINK at 09:27 PM | TrackBack
Japan to Discuss With U.S. On Deserter's Japan Visit: Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 09:13 PM | TrackBack
U.S. Will Push for Diplomatic N.Korea Solution -Rice
Posted by THINK at 12:52 AM | TrackBack
July 07, 2004
U.S. Is Working With Japan on North Korea Ties, Kyodo Says
Posted by THINK at 01:43 PM | TrackBack
June 29, 2004
North Korea Rejects US Nuclear Proposal
Posted by THINK at 02:15 PM | TrackBack
Abduction issue to be dealt with separately
Posted by THINK at 02:13 PM | TrackBack
Japanese minister prepares for ASEAN
Posted by THINK at 02:12 PM | TrackBack
Japan changes tack on North Korea
Posted by THINK at 02:10 PM | TrackBack
June 22, 2004
Japan, China, S. Korea agree to cooperate, promote trade, investment
Posted by THINK at 02:48 PM | TrackBack
June 20, 2004
Different agendas split US, allies on North Korea
Posted by THINK at 04:35 PM | TrackBack
June 17, 2004
Japan, EU to respond to Iraq prisoner abuse, pressure North Korea
Posted by THINK at 03:35 PM | TrackBack
Japan, EU to urge all military forces in Iraq to follow int'l law
Posted by THINK at 02:02 PM | TrackBack
June 13, 2004
Koizumi's efforts to interest G-8 on N. Korea fail
Posted by THINK at 12:34 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea's Kim told Koizumi he is eager for talks with U.S.
Posted by THINK at 12:08 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea 'desperate' for talks with U.S.
Posted by THINK at 12:02 AM | TrackBack
June 12, 2004
Bush 'rejects Kim Jong-Il offer'
Posted by THINK at 04:24 PM | TrackBack
G-8 summary reflects govt flip-flop on abductions
Posted by THINK at 04:02 AM | TrackBack
G-8 backs Japan's N. Korea policy on abductions, nukes
Posted by THINK at 04:01 AM | TrackBack
N. Korea Talks May Occur in Late June, Hosoda Says
Posted by THINK at 04:00 AM | TrackBack
June 10, 2004
Briefing on Meeting with Prime Minister of Japan
Posted by THINK at 11:51 PM | TrackBack
June 09, 2004
G8 opens with display of harmony
Posted by THINK at 02:06 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
G-8 'won't refer to abductions'
Posted by THINK at 01:52 PM | TrackBack
June 08, 2004
Koizumi upbeat about N. Korea
The Straits Times (Reuters/AP)
Posted by THINK at 11:10 AM | TrackBack
June 07, 2004
G-8 leaders to begin talks, focus on Iraq, oil prices, N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 06:34 PM | TrackBack
June 06, 2004
Will Koizumi keep distance from Bush at G-8 summit?
Posted by THINK at 03:58 AM | 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
Japanese diplomat Yabunaka to leave for U.S. to discuss N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 04:27 AM | TrackBack
Cambodia volunteers to host reunion of Soga, kin
Posted by THINK at 04:17 AM | TrackBack
Bush, Koizumi to have working lunch before G-8 summit
Posted by THINK at 04:10 AM | TrackBack
June 01, 2004
Bush Support on Iraq May Affect Koizumi
Posted by THINK at 09:36 PM | TrackBack
[COLUMN: Seoul Searcher]Bring them home
Posted by THINK at 09:28 PM | TrackBack
May 30, 2004
Roh Praises Koizumi's NK Visit
Posted by THINK at 09:47 PM | TrackBack
ROK president highly evaluates Koizumi's Pyongyang visit
Posted by THINK at 02:18 AM | TrackBack
May 29, 2004
U.N. adviser says Koizumi's Pyongyang visit helps 6-way talks
Posted by THINK at 01:52 AM | TrackBack
May 27, 2004
Southern Families Demand Action on NK Abductees --'Seoul Should Not Come Second to Tokyo'
Posted by THINK at 09:08 PM | TrackBack
Senior Japan official briefs U.S. on Koizumi's trip to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:03 PM | TrackBack
May 25, 2004
U.S. spokesman says Koizumi's Pyongyang visit 'significant'
Posted by THINK at 04:08 PM | TrackBack
U.N. hails Koizumi's trip as 'timely & encouraging step'
Posted by THINK at 02:45 AM | TrackBack
Kawaguchi to visit South Korea on Saturday
Posted by THINK at 02:44 AM | TrackBack
May 24, 2004
Productive Kim-Koizumi Summit -- Successful Visit Should Lead to Normalizing Ties
Posted by THINK at 02:38 AM | TrackBack
May 23, 2004
S.Korea hails Japan-DPRK summit meeting
Posted by THINK at 04:58 PM | TrackBack
S. Korea Welcomes Result of Koizumi Visit to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 04:42 PM | TrackBack
China, S. Korea, U.S. see Koizumi-Kim summit as significant
Posted by THINK at 01:00 AM | TrackBack
S. Korea welcomes summit as watershed in Japan-N. Korea ties
Posted by THINK at 12:15 AM | TrackBack
May 22, 2004
China welcomes Koizumi's visit to North Korea
Posted by THINK at 09:50 PM | TrackBack
U.S. envoys hails return of 5 abductees' family members
Posted by THINK at 09:39 PM | TrackBack
May 21, 2004
Risks of Pyongyang's favors
Posted by THINK at 01:01 PM | TrackBack
May 18, 2004
Bush backs Koizumi's plan to revisit N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 03:19 AM | TrackBack
May 17, 2004
Bush shows 'understanding' of Koizumi's plan to revisit N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 11:28 PM | TrackBack
Japanese PM to call Bush on DPRK visit
Posted by THINK at 11:19 PM | TrackBack
May 15, 2004
U.S. 'appreciates' prior notification on Koizumi's North Korea trip
Posted by THINK at 09:52 AM | TrackBack
May 14, 2004
S. Korea's Roh supports Koizumi's visit to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 11:31 PM | TrackBack
Baker voices U.S. support over efforts to resolve abduction issue
Posted by THINK at 10:11 PM | TrackBack
Working level talks end as NKorea vows never to accept US demands
Posted by THINK at 09:36 PM | TrackBack
6 countries to 'definitely' hold 3rd round talks by June
Posted by THINK at 09:26 PM | TrackBack
6-party working group begins 3rd day with no signs of progress
Posted by THINK at 07:00 PM | TrackBack
N. Korea's absence stymies 6-way working group session
Posted by THINK at 06:56 PM | TrackBack
Powell says U.S. backs Koizumi's trip to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:31 AM | TrackBack
Japan consulted U.S. in advance about Koizumi's trip to N. Korea
Posted by THINK at 01:10 AM | TrackBack
May 13, 2004
6-party talks continue with rift between N. Korea, U.S.
Posted by THINK at 06:56 PM | TrackBack
G-8 to raise North Korea issues
Posted by THINK at 06:55 PM | TrackBack
May 07, 2004
N Korea's Kim criticized at home for apology to Japan
Posted by THINK at 06:35 PM | TrackBack