There have been several confrontations between the two nations over North Korean clandestine activity in Japan besides the abductions including drug smuggling, marine poaching, and spying.
Terdapat beberapa konfrontasi antara dua negara karena operasi bawah tanah Korea Utara di Jepang selain penculikan, penyelundupan narkoba, perburuan laut, dan aktivitas pengintaian.