The Last Surviving 'Comfort Woman' in Busan, Grandma Imakdal, Passes Away

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Grandmother Imakdal, a victim of Japanese military sexual slavery, who passed away on the 29th. [Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Grandma Imakdal (96), the last surviving Japanese military comfort woman victim in Busan, passed away on the night of the 29th.

The Busan City government expressed deep condolences on the passing of the late Grandma Imakdal.

The late Grandma Imakdal, the only survivor in Busan, had recently been hospitalized in a nursing hospital after surgery due to deteriorating health, and passed away late at night on the 29th.

Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 and the family's request, the funeral is being held simply among family members. The deceased will be laid to rest in the family burial ground prepared by her relatives.

Byun Seong-wan, Acting Mayor of Busan, visited the funeral hall on the 30th to pay respects, and the Busan City government will also partially support the funeral expenses.

Acting Mayor Byun expressed his condolences, saying, "When I visited recently on the Memorial Day, she had successfully undergone surgery and was recovering her health, so I cannot hide my sorrow at having to send her off so suddenly."

Busan City conveyed to the bereaved family its intention to continuously promote commemorative projects to restore the dignity and honor of comfort women victims.

With the passing of Grandma Imakdal, the number of surviving Japanese military comfort women victims nationwide has decreased to 16.

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