South Korea - Japan Relations and “Comfort Women”

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Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 10:00

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Every Wednesday, for the past 24 years, in front of the Japanese Embassy in South Korea, protests have demanded Japan recognize its war crimes, establish an official fact-finding mission on the “comfort women” issue, and provide official reparations. Last year, Japan and South Korea settled on a “final and irreversible” agreement without consultation with the victims or these demands.

Professor Han, Hong-gu will explore South Korea and Japan’s relationship and  “comfort woman” issue within a historical context. (Korean/English interpretation will be provided).

 

Lecturer:Professor Han, Hong-gu


Professor of Liberal Arts at Sungkonghoe University

Board Director of the the Peace Museum

Author of “Republic of Korea’s History”

 

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Time: March 12, 2016 at 10 AM

Location: Jonggak Station

Door fee: 10,000 won (registration is finalized upon receipt of fee)

Registration:                http://bit.ly/1LTYsxk

Deadline: March 11, 2016

Host: International Strategy Center

For questions and registration, please contact:

ISC General Secretary Hwang Jeong-eun ([email protected], 010 3643 5638)