Synopsis

In Japan, NHK released an interview-documentary, a main documentary, and a drama version about the North Korean abductions. However, NHK World-Japan compiled all of those three parts in this two-part documentary for international release.

In Part 1, NHK interviews former police officers who investigated a series of cases where young couples went missing. They reveal why it took so long to recognize the link with North Korea. In Part 2, they interview a former North Korean spy whose confession to the police helped uncover the true nature of the abductions. But the case remains unresolved due to diplomatic deadlock.