Mother of N Korea abductee hopes Trump's return will bring progress

This is why, while we can feel sorry for the family of hostages, they should never be part of policy decisions.

This is a Japanese problem.

Trump needs to fix America before fixing a problem Japan should have fixed 50 years ago.

She's not a US citizen so that's not his problem.

Also, her problem, as sad as it is, does not have a solution except acceptance.

Trump cannot bring back the dead.

A loving parent never gives up on their child.

Trump cannot bring back the dead.

Waiting for the True Faithful to chime in.

"Is that what you believe?"

"Nothing's impossible"

"I see"

Mother of N Korea abductee hopes Trump's return will bring progress

Sounds good doesn’t work.

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"Is that what you believe?"

I'm far from a Trump "faithful" but I am a realist.

Yes, I 100% believe that sadly Megumi died years ago. There will be no happy ending.

Trump is too busy spreading hate

The power of Trump!

The world knows who is in charge.

Poor lady..

The power of Trump!

The world knows who is in charge.

Facepalm..

Has she tried asking Dennis Rodman? He's still BFF with KJU isn't he?

Trump is not Jesus. No miracles. I hope the poor mother can find peace in her heart by accepting the bitter truth that she may never learn any more of her daughter's fate.

"Mother of N Korea abductee hopes Trump's return will bring progress."

Never give up hope, everything is possible.

There's a good chance Trump may repeat his position from his last term. Trump knows well that supporting the abductees issue gains near complete favorable views from Japan. He may be a convicted felon but he's not stupid. Well, at least sometimes.

Trump "may" be instrumental in getting Kim to agree to a full investigation and closure. Without it there will always be the question whether the abductees (or at least some of them) are still alive. Which realistically is unlikely. So it's in everyone's favor to finalize and conclude this issue.

Mr Kipling - it may not be long before he believes he can

That woman have a grandaughter in NK, she should focus on her to bringing the girl here in Japan.

Waiting for the True Faithful to chime in.

I bet my life savings you would NEVER walk up to Megumi Yokota and say, "your daughter is dead lady, move on." You hate Trump more than anyone ever. We get it. However, at least he said something and actually had dialogue with Kim. What have YOUR Mt. Rushmore of Presidents ever done?

At least some progress will be made on this international issue. I don’t think the previous administration did anything on the international stage unless it was in support of Israel. Hopefully Trump can arrange the safe return of the abductees and their families.

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Most of , if not all, these posters are just like those who confidently denied, publicly in the place of national diet, the fact itself that NK had abducted innocent Japanese citizens, . Those including then-most lefty politicians who never had dreamed of Kim Jong-Il could possibly having admitted that THAT WAS THE FACT, and of the the result some ex-abductees had retuned home Japan. Most of these posters are even older than Megumi I guess, yet . seems human could die so easy and young.

Don't be like Kiyomi Tsujimoto who made a statement that " No points on claiming for returns of handful abducted Japanese without proper apology to NK for abductimg tens of thousands of Koreans"

Japan Must Take Bold Action to Resolve the Abduction Crisis

The abduction of Japanese citizens by North Korea remains a dark chapter in modern history, and it is clear that relying solely on diplomacy or U.S. intervention has not yielded results. For decades, this issue has persisted without resolution, highlighting the weaknesses in Japan’s national security strategy and its inability to act decisively in protecting its citizens.

Japan must stop waiting for others to solve this crisis. It’s time to develop a specialized task force—modeled after elite units like U.S. Special Forces or Mossad—to carry out undercover missions aimed at freeing remaining hostages. Such a capability would not only strengthen Japan’s position but also send a clear message that acts of aggression and kidnapping will not go unanswered.

This issue is compounded by the troubling reality that North Korean operatives and collaborators continue to operate within Japan, often with little consequence. Allowing this to persist undermines national security and emboldens those who seek to harm Japan. A robust counterintelligence and enforcement strategy is urgently needed to root out these threats.

The continued lack of decisive action is not just a humanitarian failure—it is a national embarrassment. The families of abductees deserve closure, and Japan must demonstrate its resolve to protect its citizens and uphold its sovereignty.

The path forward requires courage and innovation. Japan must prioritize its own capabilities while working closely with trusted allies to ensure that the tragedies of the past are not repeated. It’s time for Japan to lead the way in resolving this issue once and for all.

I don't care which country you came from or what status you have in Japan, but imagine if people from your beloved own country were abducted like this. Imagine if it were your beloved son or daughter. Unless you are a sort of North Korean agents, what is your basis for posting that 'Megumi is already dead'? Megumi Yokota was born in 1964, so she is still only 60 years old. You might not be in Japan by your own choice. You might not have become a naturalized Japanese citizen by your own choice, but HEY " enough is enough!"

JUST leave here

This is a Japanese problem.

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Yet, Megumi’s mother is looking to the US for aid!

How feckless Japanese politicians are…