North Korean abductions of Japanese

The North Korean abductions of Japanese citizens from Japan by agents of the North Korean government happened during a period of six years from 1977 to 1983. Although only sixteen (8 men and 8 women) are officially recognized by the Japanese government, there may have been as many as 70 to 80 Japanese abducted. The North Korean government has officially admitted kidnapping thirteen citizens. A possible seventeenth case, that of Kyoko Matsumoto, has been under evaluation for official recognition since November 2006. Although no new evidence has been put forth in approximately one month, the Japanese National Police stress they have not forgotten the case and hope to transmit that same message to the Japanese People.
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