April 26, 2024
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Inoki calls for Japan-North Korea dialogue after 32nd DPRK trip

Ex-wrestler and politician says Japanese lawmakers may visit Pyongyang soon

Japanese wrestler-turned lawmaker Antonio Inoki on Wednesday claimed he had broken North Korea's information blockade with a visit to Pyongyang last week, and hinting that a delegation of other Japanese lawmakers might soon visit the country.

Kanji Inoki, 74, better known as Antonio Inoki, is a former professional wrestler and a current member of Japan’s House of Councillors. He visited North Korea between September 7 and 11 as the country marked the day of its foundation on September 9.

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