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Takaichi Seeks Trump’s Help for Abducted Citizens’ Return

10/24/2025

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met families of citizens abducted by North Korea.
She pledged to seek U.S. President Donald Trump's support.
She is prepared to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
She aims for the simultaneous return of all abductees and plans a summit with Trump next week.
The families' association seeks high-level talks directly overseen by Takaichi, noting aging parents' urgency for reunions.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met families of citizens abducted by North Korea.
She pledged to seek U.S. President Donald Trump's support.
She is prepared to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
She aims for the simultaneous return of all abductees and plans a summit with Trump next week.
The families' association seeks high-level talks directly overseen by Takaichi, noting aging parents' urgency for reunions.