- June 25 2026
- On June 24, Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea, the U S, and the EU co-hosted an Online Symposium in the UN on the Abductions Issue.
- June 8, 2026
- On June 24, Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea, the United States, and the European Union will co-host an online symposium in the UN on the abductions issue.
- March 11, 2026
- The Headquarters for the Abduction Issue contributed an opinion advertisement article also in the printed version to the Washington Post.
The Video Messages to the International Community
We convey the voices of people who continue to make efforts for the resolution of the abduction issue in order to further raise the awareness of the international community on the abduction issue.
“Voices of the International Community Calling for the Resolution of the Abduction Issue”
“The Voices of the Families of Japanese Abductees Calling for the Resolution of the Abduction Issue”
Video Message from Families of Abductees - We shall never give up!
For the return of our beloved family members! -
- Full version
- Message from Family of Ms. Yaeko Taguchi
- Message from Family of Ms. Megumi Yokota
- Message from Family of Ms. Miyoshi Soga
- Message from Family of Ms. Kyoko Matsumoto
- Message from Family of Mr. Shuichi Ichikawa
- Message from Family of Ms. Rumiko Masumoto
- Message from Family of Mr. Kaoru Matsuki
- Message from Family of Ms. Keiko Arimoto
Messages from Families of missing persons for whom the possibility of abduction by North Korea cannot be ruled out.NEW
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North Korean Human Rights Abuses Awareness Week Essay Competition
Awarded Essays
(English translated version)
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