Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is determined to resolve the long-standing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea, considering all options including summit talks.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday expressed her determination to achieve a “breakthrough” in resolving the long-standing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea, vowing to weigh all options, including summit talks. At a rally in Tokyo calling for the return of Japanese abductees, Takaichi urged North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to take a “courageous step” together for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries. “Whatever it takes, I will resolve the abduction issue by...