Hitomi Soga, who was kidnapped by North Korea in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture 45 years in the past and later returned to Japan, responded in writing to NHK’s interview, stating that she was additionally kidnapped and celebrated her 92nd birthday on the twenty eighth. Regarding her mom, Miyoshi, she wrote, “I hope she by no means provides up on returning to Japan,” expressing her hope that they’d be reunited as quickly as attainable.