On 4 July 2014 , Japan eased several of its sanctions on North Korea after talks between the two countries .
In May 2014 , after talks with Japan , North Korea agreed to probe the abductees issue .
On 4 July 2014 , Japan eased several of North Korea 's sanctions North Korea   Korea after talks between the two countries .
In May 2014 , after talks with Japan , North Korea agreed to probe the abductees issue .