No breakthrough in sight for wartime labor issue despite Japan-S. Korea talks No breakthrough in sight for wartime labor issue despite Japan-S. Korea talks
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Amid the continued tense bilateral relationship between Japan and South Korea, the two countries have increased reciprocal visits by high-profile politicians and government officials in attempts to smooth the rough edges. Of particular interest is the unresolved issue of lawsuits involving South Korean former wartime requisitioned workers.