An adviser to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told DPRK officials during his recent trip to Pyongyang that Japan will not budge an inch until the abduction issue involving Japanese nationals is resolved, a Japanese government source said Saturday.

In talks with the DPRK officials, Isao Iijima demanded that Pyongyang return all Japanese nationals abducted by the DPRK, hand over the abductors and provide a full account of the abductions. He said the abduction issue must be solved within Shinzo Abe’s term of office.

The source said Isao Iijima also asked the DPRK to give a comprehensive solution to the nuclear and missile issues, but it was not clear about his specific suggestions and the DPRK’ reactions.

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