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flag Japan’s PM urges summit with Kim Jong Un to resolve decades-old abductions of Japanese citizens.

flag Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced Japan’s desire to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, emphasizing the urgent need to resolve the decades-old issue of Japanese citizens abducted by Pyongyang. flag Speaking at a Tokyo gathering of affected families, Takaichi stressed the importance of timely diplomatic engagement while families are still alive and able to see closure. flag While no details were provided on how Japan plans to initiate talks, her remarks mark a renewed push for direct dialogue after more than two decades of stalled relations. flag The abductions, which Japan says involved at least 17 citizens, remain unresolved despite past promises and a 2002 admission by North Korea. flag Takaichi’s approach builds on prior efforts by former leaders but faces uncertainty given North Korea’s continued disputes over the number of abductees and its claim that the matter is closed.

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