Japan’s first HR Ambassador to focus on NK
by Richardson ~ December 30th, 2005. Filed under: Human Rights, Japan-Korea Relations.Japan’s ambassador to Norway and Iceland, Fumiko Saiga, has been appointed as the countries first Human Rights Ambassador. She has met with U.S. special envoy on human rights Jay Lefkowitz, and will be focusing on North Korea:
“Abduction is an unpardonable act that infringes on all kinds of human rights, such as freedom of expression, thought, creed and abode,” she says. “Since many countries in Europe have diplomatic ties with North Korea, I hope to seek their understanding and cooperation.”
