The chair of Japanese broadcaster NHK has issued a formal apology for remarks he made about the victims of Japan's wartime system of sexual slavery.
NHK Chair Katsuto Momii offered an on-air apology on Sunday for saying that all nations at war employ "comfort women" for their soldiers.
He also apologized for criticizing Korea for demanding compensation for Korean victims of Japan's wartime comfort system.
He added that his remarks, made in February, upset viewers and that he was out of line.
His apology comes after some 3-thousand viewers demanded his resignation,... saying insensitive remarks such as these... made on several occasions... cast doubt on his ability to remain politically neutral.
Momii is one of several NHK officials who have faced criticism from the Japanese public for their nationalistic views.
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