Trump tells families of Japanese abducted by North Korea that US is ‘with them’



News Trump tells families of Japanese abducted by North Korea that US is ‘with them’ President pledges to ‘do everything’ in his power to resolve issue as he pushes for a meeting with Kim Jong Un Jooheon Kim October 28, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with families of Japanese abducted by North Korea in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025 \| Image: Prime Minister’s Office of Japan U.S. President Donald Trump met family members of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea on Tuesday, pledging that Washington will “do everything” it can to resolve the abduction issue. The meeting took place during a state visit to Japan and followed his first talks with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. “I’ve met the families before and I’m with them all the way, and the U.S. is with them all the way,” he said during the meeting. “We will do everything within our power,” he added, stating the issue has always been on his mind. Trump previously met with families of © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Trump tells families of Japanese abducted by North Korea that US is ‘with them’

President pledges to ‘do everything’ in his power to resolve issue as he pushes for a meeting with Kim Jong Un

Jooheon Kim October 28, 2025

Trump tells families of Japanese abducted by North Korea that US is ‘with them’

President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with families of Japanese abducted by North Korea in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025 | Image: Prime Minister’s Office of Japan

U.S. President Donald Trump met family members of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea on Tuesday, pledging that Washington will “do everything” it can to resolve the abduction issue.

The meeting took place during a state visit to Japan and followed his first talks with new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

“I’ve met the families before and I’m with them all the way, and the U.S. is with them all the way,” he said during the meeting.

“We will do everything within our power,” he added, stating the issue has always been on his mind.

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