Around August 14, 2026, commemorative activities for "comfort women" victims were held in South Korea, Germany, the Philippines, and elsewhere, urging the Japanese government to face history and issue a formal apology.
I. South Korea: On August 14, 2026, multiple commemorations were held across South Korea. The president stated at the government ceremony that the government would "take full responsibility" to restore victims' honor; civic groups held rallies outside the Japanese Embassy. (Sources: China News Service 2026-08-14; China Radio International 2026-08-13; CCTV News 2026-08-12)
II. Germany and the Philippines: A commemoration was held at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin; Philippine victims' families held activities in Manila urging an apology and compensation. (Sources: China News Service 2026-08-14; CCTV 2026-08)
III. Significance: Concurrent commemorations in multiple countries show that the "comfort women" issue has become a shared concern regarding World War II history.
(Sources: China News Service 2026-08-14; China Radio International 2026-08-13; CCTV News 2026-08-12; CCTV 2026-08. Data date: 2026-08-14.)