VIENTIANE - The absence of North Korea's foreign minister at the ASEAN Regional Forum in Laos hindered Japan's desire to pave the way for resolving the longstanding issue of its nationals abducted by Pyongyang, but Tokyo may seek ways to address the problem by deepening ties with Southeast Asia.
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