Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Attends National Rally Demanding Immediate Repatriation of All Abduction Victims on November 3, 2025
On November 3, 2025, the "National Rally Demanding the Immediate and Collective Repatriation of All Abduction Victims" was held, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in attendance. At the rally, PM Takaichi revealed that she has sought a summit meeting with General Secretary Kim Jong Un from North Korea, demonstrating Japan's strong determination to resolve the long-standing issue of abductions. This statement has generated significant buzz on social media. PM Takaichi mentioned her repeated meetings with families of the abduction victims since becoming prime minister, stating, "I will not choose the means when it comes to an an issue involving the lives of victims and national sovereignty," thereby expressing her strong resolve to resolve the issue. She also emphasized her stance on direct dialogue, stating that she has already conveyed her intention for a summit meeting to North Korea and plans to "directly confront General Secretary Kim Jong Un..." S...