[Photo] 73 years later, forced labor victim has yet to receive an apology

Yang Geum-deok, 89, was conscripted into forced labor by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries during the Japanese colonial occupation of Korea. However, 73 years later, he still hasn’t received a proper apology, let alone compensation. Yang expressed his frustration with the company in front of Mitsubishi’s headquarters in Tokyo on June 27, saying, “at this rate, I’ll likely leave this life behind with tears in my eyes.” Yang was joined by other people who support forced labor victims. Mitsubishi was recently ordered by the South Korean Supreme Court to offer reparations for forced labor victims. The Japanese government has responded with threats of economic retaliation. Yang first filed suit against Mitsubishi over 27 years ago.