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A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
Summary
This resolution expresses House support for justice regarding Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea. The resolution calls on North Korea to release any abducted foreign nationals from Japan and urges North Korea to return the remains of deceased abductees and provide information about what happened to them. The resolution urges North Korea to make appropriate restitution to abductees and to apologize for the abductions and cease such activities. The resolution notes that North Korea admitted to abducting Japanese citizens in 2002 and promised to prevent further occurrences, but only 5 abductees were returned despite this commitment.
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- Apr 29, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. · house
- Apr 29, 2025 Submitted in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 29, 2025
Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself and Ms. Tokuda) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
Whereas the United States Government recognizes that North Korea was abducting Japanese citizens since the 1970s; Whereas, in September 2002, North Korea admitted that it had abducted Japanese citizens and promised to prevent further recurrences; Whereas, in October of 2002, only 5 abductees were returned to Japan after being held prisoner for 24 years, despite the explicit commitment of North Korea to investigate what had happened to all abductees; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes; Whereas these abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea directly conflict with the basic principle of liberty and freedom; and Whereas there have been several attempts at dialogue between North Korea and Japanese leaders in an effort to yield stable results: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) calls on North Korea to release any abducted foreign nationals, including those from Japan;
(2) urges North Korea to return the remains and provide information on any deceased abductees;
(3) urges North Korea to make such restitution as appropriate regarding abductees; and
(4) urges North Korea to apologize and permanently cease such activities. <all>
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