VOICED : Tribunal de Corea del Sur ordena a Japón indemnizar a antiguas esclavas sexuales

A South Korean court ruled that Japan must compensate 12 South Korean women subjected to sexual slavery during WWII. Each victim or their family is to receive $91,000. The victims prioritize acknowledgment of Japan's wartime atrocities over financial compensation. This is the first civil case in South Korea against Japan regarding 'comfort women.' Historians estimate up to 200,000 women were forced into military brothels. Japan condemned the ruling, citing the 1965 treaty as resolving such issues, and denies direct responsibility, claiming civilians recruited the women.

What was the primary desire of the South Korean victims beyond financial compensation?

• To receive a higher amount of compensation

• To receive a public apology from the Japanese government

• To have the Japanese government educate its citizens about the wartime atrocities

• To have the Japanese government build a memorial in their honor

Approximately how many women were forced into prostitution in Japanese military brothels during World War II?

• 100,000

• 300,000

• 50,000

• 200,000

What was Japan's reaction to the South Korean court's ruling?

• Japan accepted the ruling and agreed to pay compensation

• Japan condemned the ruling and summoned the South Korean ambassador

• Japan ignored the ruling and continued diplomatic relations as usual

• Japan offered a counter-proposal for compensation

What treaty does Japan cite to dispute the legality of the trials?

• The Treaty of Peace with Japan

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of San Francisco

• The Treaty of 1965

What is Japan's stance on the responsibility for the wartime abuses?

• Japan blames other countries for the recruitment of victims

• Japan denies direct responsibility, stating civilians recruited the victims

• Japan claims the military was solely responsible

• Japan acknowledges full responsibility for the abuses