In 1952, the scene of a South Korean woman bidding farewell to two American soldiers was embarrassing, but behind it was the pressure of the family's livelihood. After World War II, South Korea's economy was in trouble, and many women had to become "comfort women" to serve the U.S. military in order to make a living. What is the social background and policy promotion behind this phenomenon?
In order to meet the needs of the U.S. military, the South Korean government has set up various service models, calling women the "fifth supply" of the U.S. military. Under such pressure, women were forced to be served, and the South Korean government vigorously developed the industry in order to maintain relations with the United States, and in 1962 the sex trade was officially standardized in the country.
However, this cruelty has not diminished with the passage of time, on the contrary, it has intensified. The South Korean government even carried out a so-called "purification campaign" in 1969, in which comfort women were rigorously screened and injected, resulting in serious physical harm to many women.
Over the past few decades, more than a million women have served in the U.S. military for their livelihoods, and their bodies and minds have been devastated. Until now, these victims have not been properly apologized and treated fairly.
Nowadays, with the awakening of women's rights, people are beginning to reflect on the mistakes of the past and call for reparations and reparations for the victims. South Korea should move away from the idea of being dependent on the United States, focus on domestic social issues, and strive to achieve its own development.
Only by facing history squarely and seriously reflecting on the mistakes of the past can we move towards a brighter future.