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Japan, South Korea Clash Over Wartime Compensation Dispute

9/15/2025

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Japan defended its position on wartime sexual slavery, stating South Korean court rulings on compensation violate international law.
South Korea urged Japan to acknowledge its historical actions and comply with compensation orders.
U.N. investigators criticized both countries for not providing justice and reparations to survivors.
Japan cites past agreements as resolution, while South Korea contends sovereign immunity does not apply to crimes against humanity.
Despite improving diplomatic relations, no action has been taken to refer disputes to the U.N. International Court of Justice.

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Japan defended its position on wartime sexual slavery, stating South Korean court rulings on compensation violate international law.
South Korea urged Japan to acknowledge its historical actions and comply with compensation orders.
U.N. investigators criticized both countries for not providing justice and reparations to survivors.
Japan cites past agreements as resolution, while South Korea contends sovereign immunity does not apply to crimes against humanity.
Despite improving diplomatic relations, no action has been taken to refer disputes to the U.N. International Court of Justice.