[Cronos]

aren't they also listed on the newly released list of slave nations?

Japan, South Korea and Singapore are on a list of Slave nations????? What the **** are you talking about?

[sure_fine]

my mistake, I had to relook to see if their names were on the list

14 Nations Fail to Stop Human Trafficking U.S. Accuses 14 Nations of Failing to Do Enough to Stop Human Trafficking

By ANNE GEARAN The Associated Press

Jun. 4, 2005 - The United States accused 14 nations Friday of failing to do enough to stop the modern-day slave trade in prostitutes, child sex workers and forced laborers. The countries include Saudi Arabia, Washington's closest Arab ally in the war on terrorism. Three other U.S. allies in the Middle East Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar were newly listed this year as nations that are failing to adequately address trafficking problems. The State Department said the 14 countries could be subject to sanctions if they do not crack down.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=818827&page=1