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Japan abductee issue
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North Korea Returns Japanese Abductee Issue to Back-Burner
By Clint Richards
North Korea appears to feel that it has loosened the shackles of isolation enough for now.
How Japan is Managing its Korean Peninsula Charm Offensive
By Clint Richards
While talks with Pyongyang struggle, Abe is full steam ahead in his pursuit of a meeting with Park.
Why Isn’t North Korea Angry About Its Isolation?
By Clint Richards
Being left in the cold usually results in threats from the Hermit Kingdom.
North Korea Walks Dangerous Line on Japanese Abductees
By Clint Richards
Pyongyang’s attempts at leverage could leave it out in the cold.
Pyongyang’s Abductee Report Still Not Ready
By Clint Richards
North Korea is looking for assurances before deciding on a release date.
North Korea’s Abductions and Abe’s Politics of Justice
By Markus Bell
With the resumption of talks this year, the abductee issue could be a win-win for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
First Fruits of the Japanese-DPRK Talks
By Clint Richards
With current cooperation coming at such a low cost, negotiating beyond abductees is a logical next step.
The Shifting Sands of Northeast Asia’s Alliances
By Clint Richards
China worries about a potential loss of control over Pyongyang, as Japan and North Korea make nice.
Japan and North Korea to Continue Abductee Negotiations
By Clint Richards
There is more to be gained from next week’s negotiations than aid and lost citizens.
Japan Questions Comfort Women Despite Abductee Progress
By Clint Richards
Even as talks with North Korea are set to resume, Japanese politicians continue to haggle over history.
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