Post-war Reparations

The ruling addressed the scope of the 1965 Claims Agreement and the issue of individual compensation rights.

1. State Compensation Lawsuit by Korean Forced Labor Bereaved Families

2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2025-03-14)
3. Original Case: Reiwa 3 (Wa) No. 517, Claim for Damages
4. DefendantsState of JapanPlaintiffsLee Jong-geunJudgesYoshida ToruInstitutionsTokyo District Court
5. Case Tags: State Compensation;Forced Mobilization;Japan-South Korea Relations;Post-war Reparations