South Korean Govt Announces Solution to Former Wartime Requisitioned Workers Issue
![](https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/JP-korea-flag1200.jpg)
The Japanese flag (L) and South Korean flag (R)
10:02 JST, March 6, 2023
SEOUL – The South Korean government announced Monday a solution to the lawsuits on former wartime requisitioned workers, the biggest issue between Japan and South Korea.
A foundation under the South Korean government will shoulder the compensation that Japanese companies were ordered to pay.
"Politics" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
Japan Ministry Concerned Over Same-Sex Couple Receiving City-Issued Resident Certificates Referring to ‘Common-Law Husband’
-
Japan Govt Predicts China’s Forces Could Land on Taiwan Within 1 Week of Enforcing Blockade; Drills Conducted in 2023 Analyzed
-
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Wins Third Straight Term; Voters Respond to Achievements in Child Care, Education
-
Incumbent Tokyo Governor Leads as Election Day Approaches; 20% of Survey Respondents Still Undecided
-
Japan, U.S. to Compile Joint Document on Extended Deterrence; Foreign, Defense Ministers to Hold Talks
JN ACCESS RANKING