Megumi Yokota
JapanvictimFemaleb. 19645.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Megumi Yokota is a Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korean agents in 1977 at the age of 13. Her case has garnered significant media attention and has become a symbol of the broader issue of abductions by North Korea. Her parents have tirelessly campaigned for her return, and her story has highlighted the plight of many others who have been taken. Recently, she was in the news as her mother, Sakie Yokota, held a press conference to commemorate Megumi's upcoming 61st birthday, expressing hope for her daughter's safe return.
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The family of abductee Megumi Yokota is requesting cooperation by showing her photo during visits to the US government and Congress.
めぐみさんの写真を示し協力要請 拉致被害者家族、米政権や議会訪問 [日本人拉致問題]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-09-24Megumi Yokota's classmates met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroshi Kajiyama to urge for a prompt resolution.
横田めぐみさんの同級生ら、木原官房長官に面会 「早期解決を」 [新潟県] [日本人拉致問題]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-19
Megumi Yokota is one of the most well-known abductees from Japan, who disappeared in 1977 and is believed to have died in North Korea.
With a new leader – and Trump in town – Japanese families whose loved ones were abducted by North Korea have fresh hope
United States· 2025-10-28
Megumi Yokota was abducted by North Korea at the age of 13 and is remembered by her mother on her upcoming birthday.
ジェーン・グドールさん死去 チンパンジー研究第一人者、環境保護も：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-02
