Japan maintains that at least 17 of its citizens were kidnapped by North Korea between 1977-1983 to teach Japanese culture and language as part of its spy training programs.
Japan ayaa sheegtay in Kuuriyada Waqooye ay ka afduubatay ugu yaraan 17 muwaadiniin reer Japaan ah sanadii 1970-kii ilaa 1980-kii balse xukuumada Pyongyang ayaa qiratay in ay afuud ugu haysata 13 ayaga kamida.