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Other Editorial Meeting – Part 1 – Sexual slavery: Approaches and Perspectives

Ahead of the publication of the webzine of Research Institue on Japanese Military Sexual Slavery (RIJMSS), 10 editors gathered together to discuss the future of the webzine. At the two editorial symposiums held on January 31and February 25, 2019, discussions were held on the ways and limitations carried out on the issue of the ‘comfort women’ so far and the direction in which the webzine should move forward next.

Editorial Team of Webzine <Kyeol>

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A World Free from Exploitation: A Conversation with Joanna Ewart-James of Freedom United

Activism A World Free from Exploitation

In this conversation, Freedom United Executive Director Joanna Ewart-James and Kyeol examine how modern slavery is sustained by social and institutional systems, how collective action can drive meaningful change, and how historical awareness can deepen our understanding of injustices that persist today.

Joanna Ewart-James

Historical Memory Remembering Bae Bong-gi

she said, with tears streaming down her cheeks, when a Japanese journalist suggested they go back and visit her old home together. Away for so long from her hometown in South Chungcheong Province – a place which she could now only dream about.

Park-Kim Wooki (朴金優綺)

Activism Inside the Asia Pacific Peace Museum in Toronto

The Asia Pacific Peace Museum in Toronto, one of the few museums outside Asia dedicated to World War II in Asia, offers education that encourages critical reflection on war, memory, and peace.

Flora Mei-Ling Chong

Current Issue Beyond Nationalism: The Ongoing History of the “Comfort Women” and Gender Politics

Carol Gluck

Education 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.

Kim Seo-yeon

Historical Memory 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.

Cheehyung Harrison Kim

Activism Uncovering the Tragic Legacy: Movement for the Victims of Japanese Military Sexual Slavery in Timor-Leste

As of now, one victim of these atrocities remains alive in Timor-Leste. While the passage of time may have dimmed the memories of these atrocities, the quest for justice and accountability remains as relevant as ever.

Feliciano da Costa Araujo

Activism Interview with Totsuka Etsuro, an international lawyer representing Japan’s conscience, Part 2

Written by Totsuka Etsuro (戶塚悅朗)

Totsuka Etsuro (戶塚悅朗)

Current Issue Sexual Violence against Jewish Women during the Holocaust and Afterward

This article foregrounds the long-overlooked sexual violence perpetrated against Jewish women during the Holocaust. It calls for fuller integration of survivors’ testimonies of sexual violence into our understanding of Holocaust history and prompts recognition of the ongoing reality of conflict-related sexual violence today.

Rochelle G. Saidel

Activism The Unique and Irreplaceable “Voices of ‘Comfort Women’”

The history of the Japanese Military “Comfort Women” issue has challenged long-standing conservative cultural norms regarding women and sexuality in Asia by amplifying the voices of the victims. Moreover, it has contributed to the establishment of globally significant norms and values related to women’s human rights. This means that the records documenting the Japanese Military “Comfort Women” issue and related activities meet the criteria of “world significance.”

Hye-in Han

본 온라인 대담은 팀과 커뮤니티를 위한 민주주의 플랫폼 '빠띠'에서 이루어졌다_1

Current Issue Online Interview between Jeong Yeong-hwan & Pak Noja - The issue of the ‘comfort women’ that needs to be viewed from a post-division perspective DAY 1

Written by Jeong Yeong-hwan, Professor at Meiji Gakuin University, and Pak Noja, Professor at the University of Oslo

Jeong Yeong-hwan

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