During World War II, a courageous South Korean woman named Kim Hak-sun was the first to openly reveal that Japan had forced young women into sexual slavery. She was abducted by Japanese soldiers when she was a teenager and made to labor in a military camp.She and other victims remained silent for many years because they were afraid or humiliated.
August 14 commemorates the day in 1991 when Kim Hak-sun became the first survivor to publicly testify about her harrowing captivity. Kim Hak-sun was a courageous South Korean woman who was the first to publicly reveal that Japan compelled young women into sexual slavery during World War II. These individuals were referred to as "comfort women." International Memorial Day for Comfort Women is observed every year on August 14 to remember the victims of wartime sexual slavery during World War II and honour survivors who continue to seek recognition and justice. The day also serves as a reminder of the suffering endured by thousands of women and girls, particularly across Asia.
Who was Kim Hak-sun?
During World War II, a courageous South Korean woman named Kim Hak-sun was the first to openly reveal that Japan had forced young women into sexual slavery. She was abducted by Japanese soldiers when she was a teenager and made to labor in a military camp.She and other victims remained silent for many years because they were afraid or humiliated. She got up and shared her experience on television on August 14, 1991. She also filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government.
August 14 marks memorial day
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