08 October 2024,   14:37
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Historic agreement between Japan and South Korea

Foreign Ministers of Japan and South Korea have agreed on the ways to deal with the problem of " comfort women" forced to work during WW II. This is the first deal since 1965.

The Japanese Foreign Minister   has apologized and will pay 1bn yen ($8.3m, £5.6m) - the amount South Korea asked for - to fund victims.

The issue has been the key cause for strained ties.

Only 46 former "comfort women" are still alive in South Korea.

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