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EXPLAINER: Why were Japanese abducted by North Korea?

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North Korea abducted at least 17 Japanese citizens, possibly many more, during the 1970s and 1980s. Many were bundled into small boats and taken across the sea to North Korea. North Korea apparently wanted them to train spies in Japanese language and culture, or to steal their identities so agents could masquerade as Japanese.

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News18 India

NEWS18 EXPLAINS: Why Were Japanese Abducted by North Korea?

Japan says North Korea abducted at least 17 Japanese citizens, possibly many more, during the 1970s and 1980s. Twelve remain missing

2 years ago·India

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Associated Press News

EXPLAINER: Why were Japanese abducted by North Korea?

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden met Monday with families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to show his support for their efforts to win the return of their loved ones. The families said Biden talked to each of them and listened to their stories, encouraging them as their hopes were fading because of North Korea's escalating missile sand nuclear development.

2 years ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

Explainer: Why were Japanese abducted by North Korea?

The families said Biden talked to each of them and listened to their stories, encouraging them as their hopes were fading because of North Korea's escalating missile sand nuclear development.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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abc News

EXPLAINER: Why were Japanese abducted by North Korea?

U.S. President Joe Biden has met with families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to show his support for their efforts to win the return of their loved ones

2 years ago·United States

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MY Northwest

EXPLAINER: Why were Japanese abducted by North Korea?

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden met Monday with families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to show his support for their efforts to win the return of their loved ones.The families said Biden talked to each of them and listened to their stories, encouraging them as their hopes were fading because of North Korea’s escalating missile sand nuclear development.WHO ARE THE JAPANESE ABDUCTED BY NORTH KOREA?Japan says North …

2 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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Japan Today

Why were Japanese abducted by North Korea?

U.S. President Joe Biden met Monday with families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to show his support for their efforts to win the return of their loved ones. The families said Biden talked to each of them and listened to their stories, encouraging them as their…

2 years ago·Sakado, Japan

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