Historical Reconciliation

Efforts and legal battles to resolve historical grievances between Japan and South Korea

1. Lawsuit Filed by Former Comfort Women against the Government of Japan

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2021)
3. Original Case: 令和3(ワ)101
4. VictimsLee Yong-sooDefendantsGovernment of JapanPlaintiffsLee Yong-sooDefense AttorneysLegal representatives of the Government of JapanPlaintiff AttorneysKim JinJudgesTokyo District Court Presiding JudgeInstitutionsTokyo District Court
5. Case Tags: Comfort Women;State Immunity;Historical Reconciliation;International Human Rights Law