Summary
- A victim of Japan’s sexual slavery during World War II has passed away, leaving only eight officially registered surviving victims.
- The woman was forced into sexual servitude for Japanese troops at the age of 18 while in China.
- Historians estimate that up to 200,000 women, mostly from Korea, were subjected to similar treatment during the war.
- Last year, a damages suit filed by 16 victims was successful in a Seoul court, but it is unclear if Japan will actually pay the compensation.