SEOUL -- A Seoul court on Wednesday dismissed a compensation lawsuit filed by 20 former South Korean "comfort women" against the Japanese government -- a surprise ruling as the same court ruled in favor of 12 plaintiffs in a similar case in January.
International relations
Former Korean 'comfort women' lose lawsuit against Japan
Court makes surprise ruling; dismisses compensation suit due to state immunity
A statue symbolizing "comfort women" is seen in front of Japanese embassy in Seoul on Wednesday. © Kyodo
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