President Lee Jae-myung on the 29th mourned the death of A, a victim of the Japanese military comfort women system, saying, "We will long remember the deceased's noble will and courage," and emphasized the government's responsibility to restore the victims' honor.
On Facebook that day, Lee said, "Another victim of the Japanese military 'comfort women' has left our side," and added, "With a grieving heart, I humbly pray for the repose of the deceased."
He continued, "The deceased endured with their whole being an era in which human dignity was thoroughly trampled, and, overcoming harrowing pain, came forward to testify to the truth," adding, "They reminded all of us that we must never forget history, and left us with the task of ensuring that the next generation can live in a just and peaceful world."
He added, "The government will do everything it can to restore the honor and dignity of the victims of the Japanese military 'comfort women,'" and, "We will firmly uphold the values of human rights and peace so that such a tragedy is never repeated."
Earlier, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said the previous day that A, a grandmother who was a victim, had passed away. However, at the request of the bereaved family, the deceased's personal details were not disclosed.