A/HRC/13/47 Pyongyang Summit that two of the abductees were subsequently returned to Japan, to be joined later by their children. They have reintegrated well into society, with extensive support from local authorities and communities. However, another case which has emerged concerns two children abducted from the area under suspicious circumstances; this awaits and requires effective resolution and clarification from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. 85. Based on the key lessons learned from the visit of the Special Rapporteur, it is recommended that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea should take the following measures: (a) Immediately follow up the August 2008 agreement between itself and Japan, without further delay and in a comprehensive manner; (b) Set a concrete time frame and take concrete actions in order to resolve the abductions issue as soon as possible, including ensuring the immediate return of Japanese and other abductees; (c) Abide strictly by United Nations resolutions on the country and commit fully to upholding international law and ensuring the responsibility of those who perpetrated the crime of abduction; (d) Cooperate constructively with United Nations mechanisms and procedures on human rights, including the Special Rapporteur, and respond efficaciously to their recommendations; (e) Become a party to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, and implement it effectively as a gateway to engage with the world community and to underscore the need to comply with the international rule of law. V. Prospects: conclusions and recommendations 86. The human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea can be described as sui generis (in its own category), given the multiple particularities and anomalies that abound. Simply put, there are many instances of human rights violations which are both harrowing and horrific. 87. While the prospects seem dim at one level, a beacon of light can be offered at both the national and international levels if certain measures are concretized and well implemented. In conclusion, it is thus incumbent on both the national and international environments to take constructive and tangible actions based on international standards more effectively. 88. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea should take the following measures: (a) Immediately (short-term): (i) Ensure effective provision of and access to food and other basic necessities for those in need of assistance, rectify the distorted pattern of food distribution, cooperate constructively with United Nations agencies and other humanitarian actors on the issue, and allow people to undertake economic activities to satisfy their basic needs and supplement their livelihood without State interference; 20 GE.10-10793