A statue of a girl symbolising "comfort women" in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul. Photo: Kyodo A statue of a girl symbolising "comfort women" in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul. Photo: Kyodo
A statue of a girl symbolising "comfort women" in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul. Photo: Kyodo
Asia /  East Asia

‘Comfort women’ deal: compensation and apology from Shinzo Abe as rivals South Korea and Japan reach landmark deal on wartime sex slaves

Topic |   Legacy of war in Asia
Associated Press
Associated Press

Updated: 1:05pm, 29 Dec, 2015

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A statue of a girl symbolising "comfort women" in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul. Photo: Kyodo A statue of a girl symbolising "comfort women" in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul. Photo: Kyodo
A statue of a girl symbolising "comfort women" in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul. Photo: Kyodo
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