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South Korean Women Sue U.S. Military Over Sex Trafficking

9/8/2025

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South Korean women have sued the U.S. military, alleging it promoted sex trafficking and forced STD treatments.
They seek an apology and damages for the military's involvement in local prostitution.
In 2022, South Korea's Supreme Court mandated compensation for "comfort women" exploited by U.S. troops.
The court found the government guilty of fostering prostitution to bolster the economy and U.S. relations.
Victims report human rights violations and less public sympathy than those affected by WWII atrocities.

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South Korean women have sued the U.S. military, alleging it promoted sex trafficking and forced STD treatments.
They seek an apology and damages for the military's involvement in local prostitution.
In 2022, South Korea's Supreme Court mandated compensation for "comfort women" exploited by U.S. troops.
The court found the government guilty of fostering prostitution to bolster the economy and U.S. relations.
Victims report human rights violations and less public sympathy than those affected by WWII atrocities.