The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rejected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's reported interest in holding a summit with Kim, saying talks wouldn't happen simply because Japan wants them. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/24/japan/politics/kim-sister-denies-summit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #northkoreajapanrelations #sanaetakaichi #kimjongun #kimyojong
Kim’s sister rules out Pyongyang summit with Takaichi

The Japanese prime minister recently expressed willingness to meet directly with the North Korean leader to resolve issues such as the abduction of Japanese nationals.

The Japan Times