North Korea leader's sister says Japan PM's comments positive: Report

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed support for closer ties with Japan, suggesting that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may one day visit Pyongyang. Kishida has been exploring ways to meet with Kim to address the issue of Japanese citizens who were abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s. The remarks were made by the sister in an interview with state news agency KCNA.

Feb 15, 2024 - 14:00
North Korea leader's sister says Japan PM's comments positive: Report
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed support for closer ties with Japan, suggesting that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may one day visit Pyongyang. Kishida has been exploring ways to meet with Kim to address the issue of Japanese citizens who were abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s. The remarks were made by the sister in an interview with state news agency KCNA.