9. The Comfort Women System During WWII
During World War II, the Japanese military forced tens of thousands of women from Korea, China, and other occupied territories into sexual slavery, euphemistically known as the “comfort women” system. Survivors endured physical and psychological trauma, and many were silenced for decades. This deeply painful chapter is still controversial and often downplayed in East Asian history curricula, with ongoing debates over recognition and reparations. Learn more.
