Believing the words, "You can return to Japan in three years," Hiroko Saito traveled to North Korea with her Korean husband and one-year-old daughter. Why did she end up going to North Korea through the "repatriation program"? Upon arrival in North Korea, the family faced unimaginable hardships. Despite the harsh living conditions and the death of family members, Ms. Saito persevered. After successfully escaping North Korea, she even took legal action against the country. Approximately 60 years have passed since she went to North Korea. This article delves into Ms. Saito's extraordinary life, recognized in court, and the little-known realities of her experience.

(Yomiuri TV "Joho Live Miyaneya" broadcast on July 15, 2026)

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