Japanese Right-Wing Ordered to Pay Compensation to Lawyer Who Defended Joseon School

Japan's Supreme Court Orders 3.96 Million Yen Compensation Against Right-Wing
Japanese Right-Wing Demands Disciplinary Action Against Lawyer Criticizing Suspension of Subsidies for Korean Schools

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Japanese right-wing figures who demanded mass disciplinary actions against a lawyer opposing the Japanese government's decision to suspend subsidies for Korean schools have been ordered by a Japanese court to pay damages.

According to the Asahi Shimbun on the 30th, the Second Petty Bench of the Supreme Court of Japan issued a compensation order of 3.96 million yen (42.8 million KRW) against those who demanded disciplinary actions against lawyers who voiced conscientious opinions within Japan without just cause.

This case began when regional bar associations issued statements protesting the Japanese government's decision to suspend subsidies for Korean schools. The Japanese right-wing forces, dissatisfied with these lawyers' actions, submitted requests to the bar associations demanding disciplinary actions against the lawyers involved. Lawyer Sasaki Ryo, a member of the Tokyo Bar Association who also participated in the statement, became a target of the right-wing.

At that time, in response to the relentless disciplinary demands from Japanese right-wing groups, lawyer Kita Kanehiro expressed on social networking services (SNS) that "this is really harsh," which also became a target of attacks.

In response, lawyers Sasaki and Kita filed a lawsuit seeking damages from six men and women. The Tokyo High Court of Japan recognized that the two lawyers suffered mental damages due to the baseless disciplinary requests, and the Supreme Court confirmed this lawsuit result.

With this compensation order, lawyers Sasaki and Kita will receive 3.96 million yen (42.8 million KRW) in damages.

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