94-year-old survivor of Japanese forced labor awarded national medal

94-year-old survivor of Japanese forced labor awarded national medal

Yang Geum-deok, a 94-year-old survivor of Japan’s forced labor during World War II, has spent decades fighting for justice. She was recently awarded Korea’s Moran (Peony) Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor. The medal was presented Saturday at a hospital in Gwangju, where Yang has been receiving treatment due to her deteriorating health. The ceremony was modest and held without public notice. It was organized by the National Human …