Japan and South Korea Show Enduring Rift over Sexual Slavery Issue in Letters to UN
Japan rejects South Korean court rulings on wartime sexual slavery compensation, citing past treaties; only six survivors remain from 239 registered in 2015, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
- Japan's government defended its position on wartime sexual slavery, stating that South Korean court rulings for compensation violate international law, citing their treaty agreements from 1965 and 2015 as settlements for past disputes.
- South Korea urged Japan to confront its painful historical issues, stating that Japan's refusal to comply with court orders has denied victims compensation.
- U.N. investigators criticized both Japan and South Korea for failing to provide justice and reparations for survivors of sexual slavery, and only their responses were publicly posted on the U.N. website.
- Calls have been made by experts and survivors to jointly refer the sexual slavery disputes to the U.N.'s International Court of Justice, but no actions have been taken.
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Japan, South Korea show enduring rift over sexual slavery issue in letters to U.N.
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‘Face up to our painful history’: Japan slams South Korea court’s ruling on wartime sex slavery
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