Japan, S. Korea reach deal on 'comfort women'

Agreement includes apology by Japanese PM and a 1 billion yen fund for victims

Japan and South Korea reached a deal on Monday to solve the thorny issue of Korean women forced into sexual slavery by Japanese troops in World War II.

The agreement includes an apology by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and a decision to set up a 1 billion yen ($8 million) fund for the victims.