A South Korean government's solution to a wartime labor issue with Japan is realistic but unlikely to fundamentally fix the long-standing thorny problem between the two countries, foreign affairs experts said. South Korea's decision, announced Monday, centers on a government-backed foundation paying compensation to Korean plaintiffs instead of requiring two…
A South Korean government's solution to a wartime labor issue with Japan is realistic but unlikely to fundamentally fix the long-standing thorny problem between the two countries, foreign affairs experts say.
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Supporters of South Koreans who worked for Japanese companies during World War II rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul in October. | KYODO
Kyodo, staff report Dec 28, 2020
Relations between Japan and South Korea in 2021 are expected to remain at a historic low over a wartime labor issue, even though the U.S. administration under President-elect Joe Biden is set to increase pressure on the two American allies to mend ties.