Koichi Haraguchi
Koichi Haraguchi
Koichi Haraguchiwas a former Japanese diplomat and the Grand Master of Ceremonies of the Imperial Household Agency...
applying efficient korea north repeated timing
North Korea only repeated the same explanations. It is important to find out what would be the most efficient way and timing for applying pressure.
closing hold
We would like to hold the closing plenary meeting.
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While the Japanese government was not particularly optimistic about the results of these meetings, the fact that no forward-looking attitude was shown by the North Korean side is regrettable.
attitude becoming domestic japanese progress repeatedly situation
I told them (North Korea) repeatedly that the Japanese public's attitude is becoming tougher. I told them that if there is no progress on this issue, the domestic situation would become even more severe.
moving issues want
We want to move even a step forward toward resolving the abduction issue.
issues progress would-be
I want them (the North Korean delegation) to understand that it would be difficult to see progress of the normalization talks unless we see their sincerity over the abduction, nuclear and missile issues.
past korea issues
Although we are aware that North Korea is attaching importance to the liquidation of the past, that is difficult unless there is progress over the abduction issue.
issues nuclear diplomatic-relations
If the North Korean side shows no sincerity in solving the nuclear weapon, abduction and missile issues, then the likelihood of normalization of diplomatic relations is very slim.