580 Forced Mobilization Victims Reported in Suwon

Since the start of forced mobilization victim reports on February 1 during the Japanese colonial period, a total of 10,098 cases were received in Gyeonggi Province through the 14th, with manual laborers accounting for the largest share of victims.

According to the province on the 16th, forced mobilization victims reported to the provincial and municipal governments total 6,817 manual laborers—the highest number—followed by 2,287 soldiers, 986 military auxiliary personnel, and others.

Notably, eight comfort women victims were also reported from Bucheon, Goyang, Yongin, Uijeongbu, Hwaseong, Paju, and other areas.

Regarding mobilization locations, overseas mobilization (9,019 persons) far exceeded domestic mobilization (1,079 persons) by more than eightfold. By city and county, the order was Ansan (755 persons), Pyeongtaek (704 persons), Bucheon (614 persons), Goyang (604 persons), Suwon (580 persons), and others.

An official from the "Forced Mobilization Victim Truth Commission" established within the provincial government said, "By the end of this month or early next month, a history clarification team will be organized to formally begin verification and investigation of the received victim information."