Key Facts
• November 3, 2025: PM Sanae Takaichi attended a rally in Tokyo.
• Declared no hesitation in using any means to resolve abduction issue.
• Revealed proposal for a summit with Kim Jong Un to North Korea.
• 12 officially recognized abductees remain unrepatriated; only one parent still alive.
• October 23, 2025: Takaichi met with families of abductees, including Sakie Yokota.
• Emphasized urgency due to limited time for elderly family members.
• Pledged to exhaust all options to achieve abductees’ return.
• Takuya Yokota, representing abductees’ families, expressed full trust in Takaichi.
• Rally attendees responded with applause and support for Takaichi’s determination.
Summary
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed her commitment to resolving the North Korean abduction issue during a rally in Tokyo on November 3, 2025. She declared her willingness to use all means necessary and disclosed that she had already proposed a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Highlighting the urgency, Takaichi referenced her recent meeting with Sakie Yokota, the mother of abductee Megumi Yokota, and stressed the limited time left for elderly family members. She vowed to prioritize the return of all abductees, regardless of official recognition status. Takuya Yokota, representing the families, expressed trust in Takaichi’s leadership. The rally attendees applauded her determination, signaling public support for her efforts.
