Antonio Inoki proposes Japanese lawmakers' visit to North Korea

A Japanese lawmaker who recently visited North Korea said Tuesday he proposed Pyongyang accept a visit by Diet members from Tokyo as part of efforts to normalize diplomatic relations.Antonio Inoki, a wrestler-turned-member of the House of Councillors, returned from North Korea where he met with officials including Ri Su Yong, a vice chairman of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea.Ri, known as a trusted confidant of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said he would welcome the potential visit by a group of Japanese ruling and opposition lawmakers, according to Inoki."I believe (the Japanese gove…READ FULL ARTICLE