S. Korean women sue Japan firm to seek compensation for forced WWII work

Five South Korean women and their lawyers meet reporters in Seoul on April 8, 2015, after filing a lawsuit seeking compensation from Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., the machinery maker in Japan where they allege they were forced to work during World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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