Memorial for Sado mine forced workers

Memorial for Sado mine forced workers

South Korean Ambassador to Japan Lee Hyuk gives a speech at a memorial ceremony on Sado Island in Japan's Niigata Prefecture on Nov. 21, 2025, to honor Koreans who were forced to work at a gold and silver mine there during World War II. The ceremony was organized by the South Korean government.

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