SEOUL -- South Korean lawmakers on Wednesday submitted legislation designed to break Seoul's political deadlock with Tokyo over wartime labor compensation, although its prospects in the parliament are uncertain because of stiff opposition from plaintiffs in court cases as well as civic groups.
Japan-South Korea rift
Korean lawmakers submit wartime labor bill to defuse Japan feud
Proposal to fund compensation with donations faces opposition at home
South Korean National Assembly Speaker Moon Hee-Sang, right, and other lawmakers are pushing for improvements in ties with Japan. (Yonhap/Kyodo)
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