2008-06-14 09:44:41

Japan Lifts Sanctions Against North Korea


(14 June 08 - RV) Japan has decided to partially lift its sanctions against North Korea after the communist nation promised a new probe into its kidnappings of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 80s.

The sanctions to be lifted include a ban on charter flights and travel.

We spoke to Japan Times Domestic Editor Eric Due about yesterday’s announcement. RealAudioMP3








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