I told them (North Korea) repeatedly that the Japanese public's attitude is becoming tougher. I told them that if there is no progress on this issue, the domestic situation would become even more severe.

Koichi Haraguchi

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We would like to hold the closing plenary meeting.

— Koichi Haraguchi

If the North Korean side shows no sincerity in solving the nuclear weapon, abduction and missile issues, then the likelihood of normalization of diplomatic relations is very slim.

— Koichi Haraguchi

I want them (the North Korean delegation) to understand that it would be difficult to see progress of the normalization talks unless we see their sincerity over the abduction, nuclear and missile issues.

— Koichi Haraguchi

North Korea only repeated the same explanations. It is important to find out what would be the most efficient way and timing for applying pressure.

— Koichi Haraguchi

While the Japanese government was not particularly optimistic about the results of these meetings, the fact that no forward-looking attitude was shown by the North Korean side is regrettable.

— Koichi Haraguchi

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