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North Korean abductions of Japanese citizens

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JAPAN NORTH KOREA ABDUCTIONS

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North Korean Abductions Of Japanese Citizens

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Trump-Kim summit: Abduction of Japanese citizens in spotlight

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Daughter of Japanese abductee to North Korea meets grandparents

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North Korean abductions: Anger in Japan over missing loved ones

The abductions of Japanese citizens from Japan by agents of the North Korean government took place during a period of six years from 1977 to 1983. Although only 17 Japanese are officially recognized by the Japanese government as having been abducted, there may have been hundreds of victims. The North Korean government has officially admitted to abducting 13 Japanese citizens.