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Korean Court: Japan Owes Comfort Women and Their Families Damages for Wartime Forced Labor.

Korean Court: Japan Owes Comfort Women and Their Families Damages for Wartime Forced Labor.

Authors :
Mandell, Daniel
Source :
International Labor Rights Case Law; 2024, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p394-398, 5p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article discusses a recent legal case in Korea where a court ruled that Japan is not immune from liability for the forced labor and abuse suffered by "comfort women" during World War II. The Seoul High Court found that Japan violated international treaties and Korean law by operating the comfort women system. This decision sets a precedent rejecting a sovereign's defense of immunity in cases of forced labor, but its impact on international labor law remains to be seen. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2405688X
Volume :
10
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Labor Rights Case Law
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180651628
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1163/24056901-10030019