Comfort women in Korea were women and girls forced into sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The term “comfort women” is a euphemism for sex slaves, and these women were subjected to horrific abuse and violence. The Japanese military established a system of comfort stations throughout occupied territories, where women were forced to provide sexual services to Japanese soldiers.
The issue of comfort women has been a source of tension between Japan and South Korea for decades. South Korea has demanded an apology and compensation from Japan for the suffering of comfort women, while Japan has been reluctant to acknowledge its responsibility. In recent years, there has been some progress on the issue, with Japan issuing an apology and providing some compensation to former comfort women.
