Another victim of Japan's wartime sexual slavery dies; 5 survivors left | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- A victim of Japan's sexual slavery of Korean women during World War II has died, the gender ministry said Saturday, bringing the number of officially registered surviving victims down to five. Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong expressed her condolences toward the deceased victim, without revealing her identity, in accordance with the request of the bereaved family. "Of the victims registered with the government, only five survivors remain," Won said. "We will strive to carefully take care of and support the remaining survivors so they can spend their lives comfortably, while continuing efforts to restore their honor and dignity." As of March, there were 240 women officially registered as victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, including 235 who have died. This illustration shows a girl statue honoring the victims of sexual slavery by Japan's military during World War II. (Yonhap) mlee@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Gov't files objection to court mediation for Japan-funded foundation to pay damages to victim of wartime sexual slavery Cabinet approves revised bill adjusting role of new investigation agency, to be submitted to parliament National Assembly approves bill to punish defamation of wartime sexual slavery victims Ex-comfort woman urges gov't to act to receive apology from Japan Lee lambastes far-right group for insulting statues of girl representing victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery Keywords #Japan sexual slavery #victim Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says U.S. 'cut it out' Most Viewed All Categories Trump says 'Cuba is next' as he highlights America's 'great' military Lee vows to swiftly retake wartime command from U.S., speed up military reform including selective conscription N. Korean stamps to mark greenhouse farm's dedication Poster for N.K.'s spring art fest KOSPI plunges prev Another victim of Japan's wartime sexual slavery dies; 5 survivors left Next Another victim of Japan's wartime sexual slavery dies; 5 survivors left

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SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- A victim of Japan's sexual slavery of Korean women during World War II has died, the gender ministry said Saturday, bringing the number of officially registered surviving victims down to five.
Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong expressed her condolences toward the deceased victim, without revealing her identity, in accordance with the request of the bereaved family.
"Of the victims registered with the government, only five survivors remain," Won said. "We will strive to carefully take care of and support the remaining survivors so they can spend their lives comfortably, while continuing efforts to restore their honor and dignity."
As of March, there were 240 women officially registered as victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, including 235 who have died.
Of the remaining five survivors, the oldest victim is aged 97, with the average coming in at 95.
Historians estimate that up to 200,000 women, mostly from Korea, were forced to work in front-line brothels for Japanese soldiers during World War II. Korea was a Japanese colony from 1910-45.
This illustration shows a girl statue honoring the victims of sexual slavery by Japan's military during World War II. (Yonhap)
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- This illustration shows a girl statue honoring the victims of sexual slavery by Japan's military during World War II. (Yonhap) mlee@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Gov't files objection to court mediation for Japan-funded foundation to pay damages to victim of wartime sexual slavery Cabinet approves revised bill adjusting role of new investigation agency, to be submitted to parliament National Assembly approves bill to punish defamation of wartime sexual slavery victims Ex-comfort woman urges gov't to act to receive apology from Japan Lee lambastes far-right group for insulting statues of girl representing victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery Keywords #Japan sexual slavery #victim Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says U.S. 'cut it out' Most Viewed All Categories Trump says 'Cuba is next' as he highlights America's 'great' military Lee vows to swiftly retake wartime command from U.S., speed up military reform including selective conscription N.

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- This illustration shows a girl statue honoring the victims of sexual slavery by Japan's military during World War II. (Yonhap) mlee@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Gov't files objection to court mediation for Japan-funded foundation to pay damages to victim of wartime sexual slavery Cabinet approves revised bill adjusting role of new investigation agency, to be submitted to parliament National Assembly approves bill to punish defamation of wartime sexual slavery victims Ex-comfort woman urges gov't to act to receive apology from Japan Lee lambastes far-right group for insulting statues of girl representing victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery Keywords #Japan sexual slavery #victim Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says U.S. 'cut it out' Most Viewed All Categories Trump says 'Cuba is next' as he highlights America's 'great' military Lee vows to swiftly retake wartime command from U.S., speed up military reform including selective conscription N.
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- Gender Equality Minister Won Min-kyong expressed her condolences toward the deceased victim, without revealing her identity, in accordance with the request of the bereaved family. "Of the victims registered with the government, only five survivors remain," Won said. "We will strive to carefully take care of and support the remaining survivors so they can spend their lives comfortably, while continuing efforts to restore their honor and dignity." As of March, there were 240 women officially registered as victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, including 235 who have died.
- This illustration shows a girl statue honoring the victims of sexual slavery by Japan's military during World War II. (Yonhap) mlee@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Gov't files objection to court mediation for Japan-funded foundation to pay damages to victim of wartime sexual slavery Cabinet approves revised bill adjusting role of new investigation agency, to be submitted to parliament National Assembly approves bill to punish defamation of wartime sexual slavery victims Ex-comfort woman urges gov't to act to receive apology from Japan Lee lambastes far-right group for insulting statues of girl representing victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery Keywords #Japan sexual slavery #victim Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Saved 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says U.S. 'cut it out' Most Viewed All Categories Trump says 'Cuba is next' as he highlights America's 'great' military Lee vows to swiftly retake wartime command from U.S., speed up military reform including selective conscription N.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers japan, sexual, slavery topics. Notable strengths include discussion of japan. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 540.