Grandmother Victim of Japanese Military Sexual Slavery Passes Away... 12 Survivors Remain
On the 23rd, the 1532nd Regular Wednesday Demonstration for the Resolution of the Japanese Military Sexual Slavery Issue, hosted by the Justice and Memory Foundation, is being held near the Statue of Peace in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@
View original image[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Dongwoo Lee] One of the former comfort women victims of the Japanese military recently passed away.
On the 24th, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced that comfort woman victim Ms. A passed away on the 17th.
The bereaved family completed the funeral procedures and then informed the Ministry of the victim's death, and the Ministry reportedly stated that the family requested confidentiality regarding the victim's personal information.
Minister of Gender Equality and Family Jeong Young-ae expressed deep condolences on the passing of the comfort woman victim.
Minister Jeong said, "It is heartbreaking that another former comfort woman victim of the Japanese military has passed away. Having suffered from the painful memories of the victimization throughout her life, I hope she now finds peace."
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The number of surviving former comfort women registered with the government has now decreased to 12.
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