April 19, 2024
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Shinzo Abe says he is willing to meet with Kim Jong Un

Japanese Prime Minister promises to "break the shell of mutual distrust" in 2019

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday said he was willing to meet face to face with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and wanted to improve relations between Tokyo and Pyongyang.

During an annual address at the opening of Japan's Diet, Abe indicated a possible softer stance on North Korea going forward, though did not include any information on possible timelines for the meeting.

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