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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 addresses the abduction of Japanese citizens by North Korea that began in the 1970s, noting that North Korea admitted to the abductions in 2002 and promised to investigate, but only returned 5 abductees after 24 years in captivity. The resolution calls on North Korea to release any remaining abducted foreign nationals, return the remains of deceased abductees and provide information about them, provide appropriate reparations, and apologize for and permanently cease such activities. It encourages the President to ensure this matter is addressed in any future interactions with North Korea officials.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK)
7 cosponsors
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD)
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Actions (2)
- Apr 30, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2718) · senate
- Apr 30, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 30, 2025
Mr. Sullivan (for himself, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Schatz, and Ms. Murkowski) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
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 Senate—
(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 reparations as are appropriate regarding abductees;
(4) urges North Korea to apologize and permanently cease such activities; and
(5) encourages the President to ensure that this matter is addressed in any future interaction with North Korea officials. <all>
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