Voices of “Comfort Women”: A Global Civic Movement for Memory

The suffering of the Japanese Military “Comfort Women,” one of the most tragic human rights abuses of the 20th century, should be preserved and managed as historical documentary heritage. This is crucial to prevent such atrocities from recurring and provide a lesson to future generations.

• 2024-08-12
• Hye-in Han

A Story of Constant Struggle: The “Comfort Women” Issue in North Korea

Historian Harrison C. Kim traces how discourse on “Comfort Women” in North Korea has evolved—at times in dialogue with the outside world—while developing distinct advocacy practices and perspectives.

• 2025-11-04
• Cheehyung Harrison Kim

Accurate and Insightful: A Wise Approach to Engaging with “Comfort Women” Records and Information

At a time when the history of the Japanese military “Comfort Women” is increasingly being disparaged and distorted, digital archives are expanding their role as both a reliable repository of information and a platform for communication.

• 2026-04-22
• Kim Seo-yeon

Here and now, what is the “issue” of Comfort Women for the Japanese military?

Now that a considerable amount of time has passed since the issue of the Japanese military “Comfort Women” was publicized, what are the questions young researchers are asking here?

• 2022-07-25
• Editorial Team of Webzine <Kyeol>

“Teaching the ‘Comfort Women’ Issue in the U.S. Society: A Global Citizenship Education to Overcome Nation-Centrism”

Professor Jing Williams considers her education on the “Comfort Women” issue as “a process of planting seeds for the future,” recognizing that some of her students may become advocates for women’s human rights.

• 2024-07-15
• Jing Williams