Feel free to distribute this where ever you feel appropriate. I already posted it on soc.culture.japan. Update on the 'comfort women' issue. Japan admitted its role in coercing over 200,000 women to serve as prostitutes for the Japanese army during the war years of 1932 to 1945. Over 100,000 of the women were Korean, and relations between the two countries had been strained because of Japan's previous refusals to apologize.
State admits 'comfort women' role.
Japan admitted its role in coercing over 200,000 women to serve as prostitutes for the Japanese army during the war years of 1932 to 1945. Over 100,000 of the women were Korean, and relations between the two countries had been strained because of Japan's previous refusals to apologize. Japan's future role depends on its ability to face the past. Shim Jae Hoon. Do Rosario, Louise.