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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Justin McCurry in Tokyo

Japan and South Korea in row over mines that used forced labour

The remains of Aikawa gold and silver mine on Sado Island, Japan
The remains of Aikawa gold and silver mine on Sado Island, Japan. Photograph: Reuters

Japan has set itself on a diplomatic collision course with South Korea by applying for Unesco world heritage status for gold and silver mines on an island off its west coast which used forced labour from Korea.

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