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Japan-North Korea abduction issue
June 12, 2018
The Trump-Kim Summit: The View From Japan
By Daniel Hurst
Japan remains cautious about North Korea's intentions.
May 01, 2018
North Korea's Kim Signals Openness to Talks With Tokyo
By Daniel Hurst
Over the weekend, Moon briefed Abe by telephone about his discussions with Kim.
April 26, 2018
DPRK-Linked Academic: Prepare for 'Sad' Conclusion to Abductee Issue
By Daniel Hurst
A professor from Korea University sought to “convey the perspectives from Pyongyang” in a Tokyo press conference.
April 06, 2018
Japan Shrugs at Plan for North Korea to Attend 2020 Tokyo Olympics
By Thisanka Siripala
Despite thawing tensions, Japan remains reluctant to forge ties with North Korea.
April 05, 2018
Nobody Puts Japan in the Corner
By Melodie Ha
How Tokyo can make its way to the North Korean negotiating table.
March 21, 2018
Left out of North Korea Summits, Japan Elevates Abduction Issue
By Daniel Hurst
In a flurry of talks with South Korean and U.S. officials, Japan tries to make sure its interests aren't forgotten.
March 12, 2018
Abe to Visit US in April, Following Trump's Willingness for a North Korea Summit
By Ankit Panda
Japan will be wary about the prospect of a Trump-Kim summit.
September 02, 2017
Kim Jong-un's Crazy Summer: A Litmus Test for Japan
By Titli Basu
North Korea's active summer poses a host of challenges to Japan's defense posture.
March 04, 2016
What One North Korean Abduction Might Mean for US-Japan Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
If a U.S. citizen is found to have been abducted by North Korea, it could highlight an issue that has long bedeviled Japan.
February 12, 2016
Japan Unveils Unilateral Sanctions on North Korea
By Mina Pollmann
Japan is sending a signal, even though its sanctions are likely to have a limited effect at best.
January 07, 2016
North Korea's Nuclear Test: The Fallout for Japan
By Yuki Tatsumi
The latest nuclear test underscores the challenges of Japan's relationship with North Korea.
April 01, 2015
Japan Punishes North Korea For Reporting Delay on Abductees
By Ankit Panda
Japan has heard nothing from Pyongyang about its internal investigation into the fates of Japanese abductees.