abduction issue; North Korean abduction issue
Refers specifically to the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s. Often used in political and media contexts.
Calls for an early resolution of the abduction issue are growing.
The government announced new findings regarding the abduction issue.
The government promised to resolve the abduction issue.
Japan has been dealing with the abduction issue for many years.
The abduction issue was discussed in the Diet.
As a result of the talks, progress was made on the abduction issue.