Anti-North Korean sentiment in Japan

The General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, abbreviated as '''''' () or , is one of two main organisations for Zainichi Koreans (Korean citizens or residents of Japan), the other being Mindan. It has close ties to North Korea and functions as North Korea's de facto embassy in Japan, as there are no diplomatic relations between the two countries. The organisation is headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, and there are prefectural and regional head offices and branches throughout Japan.

abduction of Japanese citizens by North Korea from 1977-83