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November 03, 2006

Japan, EU, others submit draft U.N. resolution on N. Korea abduction

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 08:52 PM

October 31, 2006

Japan urges N. Korea to return abductees immediately at U.N.

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 11:52 PM

October 30, 2006

Abductees' relatives for New York to seek U.N. cooperation

Japan Today

Posted by THINK at 12:19 AM

October 21, 2006

U.N. rapporteur calls abductions 'transgressions of human rights'

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 12:13 AM

October 20, 2006

Documentary brings Japanese issue to States

The Daily Texan

Posted by THINK at 02:36 AM

October 13, 2006

Story on Abduction to air on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360"

CNN.com - 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
*****************
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

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 08:14 PM

October 10, 2006

Megumi Yokota film keeps candle burning

Japan Today - Newsmakers

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

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 12:41 AM

September 27, 2006

Japan urges comprehensive solution to N. Korea nuke, abduction issues

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:14 PM

September 22, 2006

Japan seeks stepped-up int'l help in resolving abduction issue

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 09:38 PM

September 04, 2006

Abductees' kin to press case with Security Council

The Japan Times

Posted by THINK at 02:28 PM

August 29, 2006

China declines meeting with kin of N. Korea abductee

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:04 AM

August 28, 2006

Kin of N. Korea abduction victim in China to urge cooperation

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 03:12 PM

August 22, 2006

'Abduction' -- A Tale of Independent Filmmaking

VOA News

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Posted by THINK at 03:02 PM

August 21, 2006

Film on Japanese abductee to hit Japanese screens in November

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 03:31 PM

U.S. documentary on Yokota shown in L.A. theater

AsiaMedia (Japan Times)

Posted by THINK at 02:43 PM

August 17, 2006

DocuWeek is devoted mostly to the dark side ("Abduction" Reviewed)

Los Angeles Times

Posted by THINK at 03:33 PM

August 06, 2006

Abductee's kin eye Yokota meeting

Daily Yomiuri

Posted by THINK at 02:53 PM

July 31, 2006

Thailand pursues its own course in search for Anocha

The Nation (Thailand)

Posted by THINK at 02:57 PM

July 28, 2006

China OK's abductions issue for 6-way talks

The Daily Yomiuri

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

Stuff.co.nz

Posted by THINK at 03:00 AM

July 13, 2006

Japan creates Chinese, French, Spanish pamphlets on N. Korea

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:55 AM

July 07, 2006

Kim Young Nam barred from speaking freely: Yokota's father

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:17 AM

June 30, 2006

Japan to draw on U.S. support over N. Korea abduction for int'l help

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 08:16 PM

G-8 summit to discuss N. Korean abductions if raised: Russia liaison

Yahoo! News

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

Mainichi Daily News

Posted by THINK at 09:45 PM

May 31, 2006

Kim Young Nam's kin visit Niigata, sister meets governor

Yahoo! News
Gulf Times (AFP)

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

asahi.com

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

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 08:54 PM

S. Korean abductee support groups arrive in Japan on Saturday

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 01:47 PM

Abe seeks India's cooperation on N. Korea's abductions

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 01:45 PM

S. Korean DNA tests also show Kim may be abductee Yokota's husband

Yahoo! News

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

The Christian Post

Posted by THINK at 01:22 PM

Thailand faces difficulty over alleged N. Korea abduction case

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 01:19 PM

May 25, 2006

Abductee's mother thanks top U.S. envoy for role in Bush meeting

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 12:18 AM

May 19, 2006

Yokota seeks help from opposition chief

asahi.com

Posted by THINK at 02:07 AM

May 18, 2006

Yokota returns to Japan after S. Korea trip over abduction issue

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:12 AM

May 16, 2006

Yokota meets kin of S. Korean man likely be daughter's husband

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 03:55 PM

Kin of S. Korean abductee to testify on May 29 before Diet panel

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 03:54 PM

Abducted Japanese Schoolgirl Film Touches Hearts, Raises Concerns

Christian World News

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

Yahoo! News

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

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 01:48 AM

May 10, 2006

Abductions are international issue, Saiga says

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:13 AM

Abe to meet S. Korean abductee's mother on May 29

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:11 AM

Film about abductee Megumi Yokota wins 4th award in U.S.

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:10 AM

N. Korea abducted people from various nations: U.N. rapporteur

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:07 AM

Top Japanese cops to visit S. Korea from Wed. over abduction issue

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:04 AM

May 09, 2006

Japan to raise abduction issue at summit

UPI

Posted by THINK at 01:53 AM

May 05, 2006

Koizumi, Sweden PM agree to cooperate over N. Korean abduction issue

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 04:27 AM

May 03, 2006

Hopes rekindled after talks with Bush

asahi.com

Posted by THINK at 02:00 PM

May 02, 2006

China's Tang says will make efforts to help resolve abduction issue

Yahoo! News

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

Yahoo! News

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

Yahoo! News (AFP)

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

Yahoo! News

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

London Free Press

Posted by THINK at 05:24 AM

Yokota meets U.S. congressman

DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE

Posted by THINK at 05:07 AM

April 26, 2006

U.N. rights group hears about abductions

World Peace Herald (UPI)

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

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 02:53 PM

April 16, 2006

Yokota to visit S. Korea possibly in early May

Yahoo! News

Posted by THINK at 12:12 AM

April 13, 2006

N. Korea rejects Japan's conclusion that Yokota husband is abductee

Yahoo! News

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

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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

Mainichi Daily News

Posted by THINK at 05:33 PM

January 31, 2006

Japan promises to ask N. Korea about suspected Thai abductee

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 11:54 PM

December 27, 2005

North Korea hopes Japan will become bridge to U.S.

DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE

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

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 05:18 PM

December 18, 2005

U.N. raps N. Korea on rights/Resolution cites detention camps, abductions offoreigners

DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE

Posted by THINK at 04:53 AM

December 16, 2005

Bush meets with his N. Korea human rights envoy for first time

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 05:28 AM

December 14, 2005

U.S. sanctions overshadow prospects of Japan-N. Korea talks this yr

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 02:52 AM

December 11, 2005

Thailand to deal directly with N. Korea on alleged abduction

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 01:57 AM

Japan envoy eyes stronger unity with U.S. on N. Korean abductions

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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'

Fuji Television Network

Posted by THINK at 05:00 AM

December 08, 2005

Japan envoy to attend meeting in Seoul on N. Korean human rights

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 12:57 AM

December 07, 2005

Japan to seek int'l support on abductions, enhance probe on missing

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 10:01 AM

Japan appoints envoy on human rights including N. Korean issue

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 09:59 AM

November 30, 2005

Japanese FM to meet with Rice in U.S.

The Washington Times (UPI)

Posted by THINK at 04:39 PM

November 27, 2005

Japan, Thailand agree to cooperate over Pyongyang abductions

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 03:20 PM

November 21, 2005

N. Korea rejects U.N. draft resolution on human rights as 'illegal'

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 08:36 PM

November 19, 2005

Japan welcomes U.N. resolution on N. Korea's human rights record

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 12:13 AM

November 17, 2005

Koizumi, Bush resolved to settle N. Korea nuke, abduction issues

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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

The Nation (Thailand)

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

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 02:57 AM

November 09, 2005

EU submits draft resolution on N. Korea rights record to U.N.

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 02:55 AM

Schieffer assures Abe of U.S. support on abduction issue

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 02:54 AM

Japanese abductee groups to meet brother of possible Thai abductee

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 02:49 AM

November 07, 2005

Thailand seeks more info on suspected abduction by N. Korea

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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

DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE

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

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 01:50 AM

October 29, 2005

Bush envoy vows full support to resolve abduction issue

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 09:31 PM

Special rapporteurs criticize N. Korea, Myanmar at U.N. meeting

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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?

CBS News

Posted by THINK at 10:48 AM

October 26, 2005

Japan visit by Bush envoy on N. Korean human rights issues sought

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 01:00 PM

October 24, 2005

Kin of Japanese abduction victims leave for U.S.

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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

Japan Today

Posted by THINK at 02:04 PM

U.S. wants to replace KEDO with new arrangement: Hill

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 01:58 PM

October 06, 2005

U.N. Releases North Korean Human Rights Report

donga.com

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

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 01:07 AM

August 07, 2005

Six-party talks to resume after 3-week recess

Xinhua - English

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

Swissinfo (Reuters)

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

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 03:35 AM

July 29, 2005

Japan hopes 6-party document calls for resolution of abductions

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 03:33 AM

July 28, 2005

Drafting of statement in focus on 3rd day of 6-way talks

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 03:20 AM

July 27, 2005

Japan urges N. Korea to abandon all nuke programs on talks' 2nd day

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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

VOA News

Posted by THINK at 10:49 PM

July 22, 2005

Japanese abductees haunt N.Korea nuclear talks

Reuters

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

kazinform.org (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 04:31 PM

July 16, 2005

INSIGHT: Tokyo feels helpless on abduction issue

asahi.com

Posted by THINK at 09:36 AM

July 15, 2005

Abductees' relatives call on gov't to take up case in 6-way talks

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 04:48 PM

July 12, 2005

U.S. House Passes Resolution Condemning N.K. Kidnappings

Digital Chosunilbo

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")


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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")

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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

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 05:28 AM

June 21, 2005

Campion Making Documentary About NK Abduction

The Korea Times

Posted by THINK at 02:04 AM

June 03, 2005

Aussie doco to get workout in US -- "Yukai!"

ABC News Online

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

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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

Digital Chosunilbo

Posted by THINK at 04:16 PM

May 06, 2005

Cheney, Abe agree to seek 6-party talks by June, eye China's role

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 01:16 AM

May 03, 2005

Japanese seek U.S. support on sanctiuons

The Washington Times

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Rice vows continued help for Japan to resolve abduction issue: Abe

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 02:02 PM

April 29, 2005

Masumoto joins protest rally at Chinese Embassy in Washington

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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U.S. keeps N. Korea as terror-sponsoring state, cites abductions

KYODO NEWS

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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

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

Posted by THINK at 10:56 AM

April 26, 2005

Masumoto visits U.S. to seek help on abduction issue

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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)

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April 15, 2005

U.N. Human Rights Commission urges N. Korea to free abductees

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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April 07, 2005

Machimura appeals for Asian support in abduction issue

Yahoo! News (Kyodo)

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April 03, 2005

N. Korea Wants Japan Out of Nuclear Talks

Yahoo! News (AP)

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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")

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March 28, 2005

Koizumi, Chirac split on arms to China

asahi.com

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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")

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March 16, 2005

Japan repeats call on U.N. panel to help resolve abduction issue

KYODO NEWS

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Electricity Is Carrot in North Korea Talks

Guardian Unlimited (AP)

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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")

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January 12, 2005

U.S. delegation to push abduction issue

Daily Yomiuri On-Line

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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

Daily Yomiuri On-Line

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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

PolitInfo.com (VOA)

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Japan assures it's cool-headed with NKorea ahead of summit with South

Channelnewsasia.com (AFP)

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December 17, 2004

China urges Japan, N Korea not to complicate talks

Brunei Online (AFP)

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DPJ lawmakers to visit S Korea

Japan Today

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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")