South Korea comfort women

After nearly a decade of legal battles, Park was acquitted of defamation for a book that complicated the prevailing narrative on comfort women.

The Supreme Court ruling in Park Yu-ha’s case should be a catalyst for change.

The agreement was flawed from the beginning, and continued denialism from the Japanese government undermined its spirit.

Academic freedom does not protect outright falsehoods and distortions.

The recent controversy over a Harvard professor’s article showcases how limited the space for debate and discussion on the issue has become.

Tokyo’s pressure over the statue faced a set-back in Germany as the issue continues to loom large in Japan-South Korea interactions.

Accusations from a former victim of pilfered donations have sparked controversy.

South Korea does not allow for any nuance in its discussions of this particular historical issue.

Japan has overreacted to the latest "comfort women" memorial statue in South Korea.

Domestic opposition to the deal in South Korea continues to intensify, posing challenges.

With popular support, the Japan-South Korea comfort women agreement seems likely to succeed.