North Korea Abductee: Mother’s Plea to Government
Sakie Yokota, mother of Megumi Yokota, is pleading with the Japanese government to renew its focus on the North korean abductions. The 89-year-old Yokota, marking five years since her husband’s death, expressed her deep loneliness and highlighted the ongoing pain endured by families still seeking answers. Her daughter, Megumi, was abducted in 1977, prompting Shigeru Yokota to found a support group. He and Sakie tirelessly campaigned for the return of their daughter and other Japanese abductees,giving lectures and gathering signatures. This is a critical moment to understand the gravity of the situation, and News Directory 3 is following developments closely. Discover what’s next as this story unfolds.
Sakie Yokota Calls for Action on North Korean Abductions
Updated June 5, 2025
Sakie Yokota, the mother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea, urged the Japanese government to address the abduction issue with a greater sense of urgency. Her statement came as she marked the fifth anniversary of her husband Shigeru’s death.
Speaking to reporters Tuesday in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, the 89-year-old Yokota conveyed her deep sense of loneliness following the loss of her husband, whom she remembered as a dedicated man. The North Korean abductions remain a sensitive topic.
Following the 1977 abduction of their 13-year-old daughter, Megumi, in Niigata, Shigeru yokota founded a support group for families of abductees in 1997. as its first leader, he worked alongside Sakie, giving lectures and gathering signatures to push for a swift resolution to the abduction issue. The Yokotas tirelessly campaigned for the return of their daughter and other Japanese abductees.
What’s next
Yokota’s plea underscores the ongoing pain and frustration felt by families of those abducted, as they continue to seek answers and demand action from the Japanese government.