South Korea open to wartime labor talks, envoy to Japan says

Ambassador hints at possible funds contributions by Seoul

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Nam Gwan-pyo, South Korea's ambassador to Japan, said he is willing to discuss the wartime labor issue "without limits."

SOTARO SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- South Korea is willing to enter into talks with Japan to resolve bilateral tensions over the wartime labor issue, the nation's top envoy to Japan told Nikkei, signaling a willingness to consider monetary contributions by Seoul.

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