  Analysis Seoul avoids diplomatic disaster in forced labor dispute with Japan — for nowSupreme Court could still order Japanese firm to pay reparations, a move that would incite cycle of mutual retaliation  South Korea and Japan narrowly avoided a much-feared disaster in bilateral relations last week. But that does not mean it can’t still occur. On Friday, South Korea’s Supreme Court chose not to deliver a ruling on an appeal lodged by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in a controversial case over whether the Japanese company must pay damages to Koreans who worked as forced laborers at its plans during World War II. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. Get the Daily Briefing Start your day with
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November 24, 2024
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