Historical Sexual Violence

Legal disputes arising from Japan's military comfort women system during World War II.

1. Japan-Korea Comfort Women Compensation Appeal Case (2024 (Ne) 5561)

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025)
3. Original Case: 令和6(ネ)5561 損害賠償等、損害賠償請求控訴事件
4. VictimsLee Yong-sooDefendantsGovernment of JapanPlaintiffsFormer comfort women victims and bereaved familiesInstitutionsSeoul High CourtJapanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
5. Case Tags: International Law;Historical Sexual Violence;State Responsibility;Transitional Justice