S. Koreans to sue 2 Japan companies over wartime labor

S. Koreans to sue 2 Japan companies over wartime labor

SEOUL, South Korea - Lawyers and members of a citizens group seeking compensation for South Korean victims of wartime forced labor in Japan hold a press conference in Seoul on June 4, 2012. The "Pacific War Victims' Compensation Promotion Group" said it will soon file a lawsuit in South Korea against Nippon Steel Corp. and Toyama city-based machinery maker Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. seeking redress.

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