Gov't files objection to court mediation for Japan-funded foundation to pay damages to victim of wartime sexual slavery | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- The government has recently filed an objection to a court mediation for a now-defunct foundation established with Japanese funds to pay damages to a late victim of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, officials said Friday. The Japan-funded foundation was established in 2016 to support victims of sexual slavery during World War II under a landmark deal between Seoul and Tokyo the previous year to end their long-running diplomatic row over the victims. A girl statue honoring the victims of sexual slavery by Japan's military during World War II is seen in central Seoul in this file photo. (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #wartime sexual slavery #compensation Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S. Korea's cruise missile test from destroyer N.K. leader inspects munitions factory N.K. leader inspects munitions factory prev Gov't files objection to court mediation for Japan-funded foundation to pay damages to victim of wartime sexual slavery Next Gov't files objection to court mediation for Japan-funded foundation to pay damages to victim of wartime sexual slavery

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SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- The government has recently filed an objection to a court mediation for a now-defunct foundation established with Japanese funds to pay damages to a late victim of Japan's wartime sexual slavery, officials said Friday.
Officials representing the Reconciliation and Healing Foundation submitted the objection last week against the mediation to pay 100 million won (US$67,000) to the late victim's bereaved family member, surnamed Kim, according to the gender ministry and legal sources.
Kim's side had earlier won a South Korean court case to receive the amount in compensation from the Japanese government. They took further legal action for compensation to be made using the foundation's assets, which the Seoul Central District Court accepted.
The gender ministry, which oversees the foundation, believes it does not need to pay damages on Japan's behalf.
"The foundation has no need to preserve the plaintiff's claim on behalf of Japan," a ministry official said when asked about the objection.
The Japan-funded foundation was established in 2016 to support victims of sexual slavery during World War II under a landmark deal between Seoul and Tokyo the previous year to end their long-running diplomatic row over the victims.
The foundation, however, announced its shutdown in 2018 after South Korea called the agreement flawed as it did not reflect the opinions of the victims. The government has struggled to resolve issues surrounding the foundation's remaining assets now worth 6.1 billion won.
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.
A girl statue honoring the victims of sexual slavery by Japan's military during World War II is seen in central Seoul in this file photo. (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- The Japan-funded foundation was established in 2016 to support victims of sexual slavery during World War II under a landmark deal between Seoul and Tokyo the previous year to end their long-running diplomatic row over the victims.

### Areas for Consideration
- The foundation, however, announced its shutdown in 2018 after South Korea called the agreement flawed as it did not reflect the opinions of the victims.
- A girl statue honoring the victims of sexual slavery by Japan's military during World War II is seen in central Seoul in this file photo. (Yonhap) yunhwanchae@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #wartime sexual slavery #compensation Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S.

### Implications
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers foundation, japan, sexual topics. Notable strengths include discussion of foundation. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 599.