South Korea’s Supreme Court ordered Japanese corporation to directly compensate Korean forced labor victims, while Japan formally protested. President Yoon stated it will use domestic third-party funds to facilitate reparation as a part of restoring relations with Japan.

• Hankyoreh Article: https://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/english_editorials/1121524.html

• Yonhap News Agency Article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20231221008051315

• Kyodo News Article: https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/44765?phrase=30&words=

• Japan Forward Article: https://japan-forward.com/editorial-south-korea-court-dredges-up-long-resolved-wartime-labor-issue/