President Lee Pays Tribute to Deceased Japanese Military 'Comfort Woman' Survivor: "Will Do Everything to Restore Honor and Dignity"

Comfort Woman Survivor Ms. A Passes Away on March 28

Lee: "We Will Remember Her Noble Intentions"

President Lee Jae-myung expressed his condolences on March 29 upon hearing the news of the passing of a victim of the Japanese military's 'comfort women' system.

On his Facebook page that day, President Lee wrote, "Another victim of the Japanese military's 'comfort women' has left us," and mourned, "With a heavy heart, I sincerely pray for the repose of the deceased."

President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung are offering incense and bowing their heads in silence at the Jeju 4.3 Peace Park on March 29, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News

President Lee paid tribute by saying, "The late victim endured an era in which human dignity was thoroughly violated, and despite the unspeakable suffering, she came forward to testify to the truth. She reminded all of us that we must never forget history and left us with the responsibility to ensure that the next generation can live in a more just and peaceful world."

He pledged, "We will remember her noble will and courage for a long time to come."

President Lee also emphasized, "The government will do everything possible to restore the honor and dignity of the victims of the Japanese military's 'comfort women' system. We will steadfastly uphold the values of human rights and peace to ensure that such a tragedy is never repeated."

He concluded, "Now, may you lay down all your burdens and rest in peace. Once again, I bow my head in deep mourning."

Previously, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced on March 28 that Grandmother A, a victim of the Japanese military's 'comfort women' system, had passed away. At the request of the bereaved family, the personal details of the deceased were not disclosed. With her passing, only five registered survivors of the 'comfort women' system remain in the government's records.

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