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Japan paid out $800M in compensation to the South Korean government in 1965. However, Korea was a military dictatorship at the time, so they used it for funding
by thematrixturtle 5y ago
Japan paid out $800M in compensation to the South Korean government in 1965. However, Korea was a military dictatorship at the time, so they used it for funding random projects instead of actually compensating the people who suffered.
Also, here's a list of Japanese war apologies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_war_apology_statements_issued_by_Japan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_war_apology_statements...
- Aethylia 5y agoI think the controversies section of your linked article shows that it is not as clear-cut as you imply.