119-sres190

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 190 Introduced in Senate

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 190

 A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by 
 North Korea.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 April 30, 2025

 Mr. Sullivan (for himself, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Cruz, Mr. 
 Hagerty, Mr. Schatz, and Ms. Murkowski) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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 RESOLUTION

 A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by 
 North Korea.

Whereas the United States Government recognizes that North Korea was abducting 
 Japanese citizens since the 1970s;
Whereas, in September 2002, North Korea admitted that it had abducted Japanese 
 citizens and promised to prevent further recurrences;
Whereas, in October of 2002, only 5 abductees were returned to Japan after being 
 held prisoner for 24 years, despite the explicit commitment of North 
 Korea to investigate what had happened to all abductees;
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles 
 of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution 
 and Bill of Rights;
Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental 
 freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and 
 human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic 
 processes;
Whereas these abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea directly conflict 
 with the basic principle of liberty and freedom; and
Whereas there have been several attempts at dialogue between North Korea and 
 Japanese leaders in an effort to yield stable results: Now, therefore, 
 be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) calls on North Korea to release any abducted foreign 
 nationals, including those from Japan;

    (2) urges North Korea to return the remains and provide 
 information on any deceased abductees;

    (3) urges North Korea to make such reparations as are 
 appropriate regarding abductees;

    (4) urges North Korea to apologize and permanently cease 
 such activities; and

    (5) encourages the President to ensure that this matter is 
 addressed in any future interaction with North Korea officials.
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