Megumi Yokota
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.
Born on Oct 05, 1964 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 126,476,461 | 110,556 | $5,000,000 | 4,371$ |
| Totals | 1 | 126,476,461 | 110,556 | $5,000,000 | 4,371$ |
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Japan:
Megumi Yokota's classmates met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroshi Kajiyama to urge for a prompt resolution.
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United States:
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.
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Japan:
Megumi Yokota was abducted by North Korea at the age of 13 and is remembered by her mother on her upcoming birthday.
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