韩外交部敦促日本切实反映强征劳工历史

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean government urges Japan to fulfill its commitments regarding the historical acknowledgment of forced labor during the wartime period, particularly concerning Korean laborers, in light of Japan's recent report on Sado Gold Mine [1][2] Group 1: Japan's Report and Commitments - Japan submitted a report on the Sado Gold Mine to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which included eight recommendations for heritage protection, one of which explicitly requires Japan to present the complete historical context, including the forced labor of Koreans [1] - The report indicates that Japan only made minor improvements to the exhibition content related to Korean laborers at a local museum, failing to address the core issue of forced labor in the heritage site itself [1][2] Group 2: Historical Context and Labor Issues - During World War II, approximately 1,200 laborers from the Korean Peninsula were forcibly conscripted to work in the Sado Gold Mine under harsh conditions, leading to many suffering from diseases such as pneumoconiosis [2] - Japan had previously promised to hold memorial ceremonies for the victims of forced labor, but these events have faced disruptions due to Japan's ongoing denial of the historical facts surrounding forced labor [2]