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Healing Historical Wounds: South Korea and Japan

This chapter explores the fraught relationship between South Korea and Japan, focusing on recent government initiatives to address grievances stemming from Japan's colonial rule. It examines proposed compensation plans for victims of forced labor and the complex dynamics of accountability and historical acknowledgment. Through personal stories and political insights, the chapter highlights the challenges and potential paths toward reconciliation between the two nations.

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