Koreans used as slave labour in Japanese factories during the second world war have demanded that Tokyo withdraw its bid to give some of those sites Unesco world heritage status, as Seoul ramps up its PR battle with Tokyo over lingering historical issues. The move comes as both countries today mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with relations at their lowest in years, largely because of differences over their shared wartime history. Japan is seeking to list 23 “Sites of the Meiji Industrial Revolution” as Unesco World Heritage Sites, but South Korea insists that the plan be nullified as seven sites employed...
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