【Symposium】Prof. Kohki Abe｜”Implications of the Korean Court Ruling of ‘Comfort Women’: State Immunity and Victim’s Rights to Justice” International Symposium

On 23 November 2023, the 33rd civil division of Seoul High Court made a judgment in a case brought by victims of Japanese military ‘comfort women’ against Japan on 28 December 2016, finding the defendant State of Japan liable for damages to the plaintiffs. Through the international symposium, it raise awareness of the global historical significance of this ruling and to further expand the discussion.

· Date: Feb 29, 2024, (Thu) 16:00~20:00 (KST)

· Venue: Seoul Global Center International Conference Hall 9th Floor, Webinar (On/Offline hybird event)

· Programs
Opening Ceremony (16:00~16:20)
Pannel 1 Korean Court Ruling: Its Background and Implications (16:20~17:20)
Pannel 2 State Immunity and Victims’ Rights: Evolution of the Doctrine (17:30~18:30)
Discussions on Specific Topics Pprospects and Challenges for Realizing the Ruling and Spreading Its Meaning (18:30~19:30)
Q&A, Ending Ceremony (19:30~20:00)

· Simultaneous interpretation will be provided (ENG/JPN/KOR)

· Detailed information: Click here for details

· Participation Link: Click here to apply

· Organizer: The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance for the Issues of Military Sexual Slavery by Japan (The Korean Council)

· Co-Host: The Korean Council, MINBYUN – Lawyers for Democratic society, Civil Solidarity for Historical Justice and Peaceful Relationship between Korea and Japan, Research Network on Japanese Miltiary Sexual Slavery, Members of National Assembly: Ihk-Pyo Hong, Sang-Hee Kim, In-Soon Nam, Hong-Gul Kim

· Information: The Korean Council (info@womenandwar.net)