US Envoy to UN Pledges Support for Japanese Abductees' Families

Linda Thomas-Greenfield commits to advocating for the return of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea, emphasizing ongoing US support.

US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, met with families of Japanese abducted by North Korea, reinforcing America's commitment to resolving their cases.
Japan reports that North Korea abducted at least 17 citizens in the 1970s and 1980s to train as agents, with 12 still missing.
The US continues to press for a resolution at international levels, despite geopolitical challenges, including opposition from Russia and China on related UN sanctions.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida seeks a summit with North Korea's leader to address the abductions, though political and diplomatic hurdles remain.
Amidst regional tensions, the US, South Korea, and Japan are strengthening their security cooperation and military strategies.