韩国决定：抵制日本活动

Core Points - The article discusses a commemorative event held by South Korea in Japan to honor Korean laborers forced to work in the "Sado Gold Mine" during World War II, highlighting the absence of South Korea from Japan's official event due to unresolved historical grievances [1][3] Group 1 - The South Korean government chose not to participate in Japan's commemorative event this year, citing a lack of agreement on the nature of the suffering and forced labor experienced by Korean laborers [1][3] - The event organized by South Korea took place in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, with 11 family members of the victims in attendance, where the South Korean ambassador expressed condolences and acknowledged the hardships faced by the laborers [3] - This marks the second consecutive year that South Korea has boycotted Japan's official ceremony, previously citing Japan's insincerity in acknowledging the victims' suffering [3][4] Group 2 - The "Sado Gold Mine" was a significant gold mine from the 17th to 19th centuries, primarily used during World War II to produce war materials for the Japanese imperial army, with over 1,500 Korean laborers forced to work there between 1940 and 1945 [3] - In July 2024, the Sado Gold Mine is set to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, with Japan promising to hold annual commemorative events [3][4] - South Korea has opposed Japan's commemorative activities, demanding the exhibition of historical facts related to the laborers and the annual holding of memorial events as conditions for participation [4]