South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday defended his government’s contentious plan to use local funds to compensate Koreans enslaved by Japanese companies before the end of World War II, saying it’s crucial for Seoul to build future-oriented ties with its former colonial overlord.
S.Korea vows to strengthen security cooperation with Japan following forced labour announcement
South Korea’s defence ministry said on Tuesday it would work with Japan to enhance security cooperation after Seoul’s proposal to compensate people forced to work under Japan’s 1910-1945 occupation.
Your Tuesday Briefing: South Korea’s Olive Branch to Japan
South Korea and Japan ease dispute. South Korea announced that it would set up a fund to pay victims of forced Japanese labor during World War II. It’s a sign of strengthening t
New plan pushes end to disputes between South Korea and Japan over wartime forced labor
President Joe Biden hailed the plan as new chapter of cooperation and partnership between two of the United States’ closest allies and said he looked forward to enhancing trilateral ties.
South Korea companies to pay to resolve forced labour dispute with Japan
South Korea said on Monday that its companies would compensate people forced to work under Japan’s 1910-1945 occupation, seeking to end a dispute that has undercut U.S.-led efforts to present a unified front against China and North Korea.
Exposed for abuse but still revered – Japan’s J-pop predator
With their hairless jawlines and floppy fringes, these J-pop idols don’t just sell albums, they advertise anything from real estate to contact lenses. It’s as if the allegations of Kitagawa’s sexual abuse have never really had an impact,
Japan Real Wages Fall Most Since 2014 Despite Kishida Push
Japanese workers’ real wages fell by the most since 2014 despite the government push for more pay, making it more likely for the Bank of Japan to maintain its easy policy this week.
PREMA Could Be The First Legal NFT Project In Japan. What Are Its Potential Advantages?
What is PREMA? PREMA is a comprehensive NFT application platform based on Web3.0 network, focusing on the sale, tran …
A Guide to the Healing Hot Springs of Kyushu, Japan
The island of Kyushu has long been an insider’s secret, but with a new wave of onsen resorts, its immortal waters are making it a Japan must-visit.
Japan business group to weigh joint projects with South Korean side
The head of Japan’s top business body said the organization would consider joint economic and environmental projects with its South Korean counterpart and praised new efforts by Seoul to improve the …