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Friday, 18 October, 2002, 14:46 GMT 15:46 UK

In pictures: Emotional reunion for Japanese

Five Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea a quarter of a century ago are visiting their hometowns for a bittersweet reunion with family and friends. The five were abducted by North Korea to train its spies. Eight others who were abducted are reported to have died.

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