Japan’s Rumble Over the Comfort Women Scene
Yesterday, Foreign Minister Taro Kono slammed South Korea’s choice to dissolve a “comfort‑women” foundation that was originally funded by Japan. “Unacceptable,” he said, and it looks like the two countries are moving farther apart over old wartime wounds.
What Went Down?
- 2015 Deal: Japan and South Korea had a pact to set up a foundation that would pay for the wartime hardships endured by “comfort women.”
- New Move: Seoul decided to shut down the foundation, effectively ending the agreement in the eyes of many observers.
- We’re Watching: Analysts warn that this move could aggravate the already tense historic disputes between the two nations.
South Korea’s Spin on the Story
According to reports, the South Korean side claims that dissolving the foundation doesn’t amount to “abandoning” the 2015 agreement. They argue that they’re simply shifting how they approach the issue.
In short, the two countries are finding themselves in a messy dance over stories from World War II, and Kono’s comments illustrate where Japan stands: there’s no room for half‑measures. The next move? Will the foundation’s ripples reach real smiles, or just more historic headaches? Only time will tell.
