Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Gil Won-ok, survivor of Japan’s wartime military sexual slavery, dies at 96

Gil Won-ok, a survivor of Japan’s wartime military sexual slavery and a lifelong advocate for justice, has died at the age of 96.

The South Korean government confirmed her passing at her home in Incheon on Sunday, 16 February. The cause of death was not disclosed, but officials noted she had suffered from Alzheimer’s and age-related ailments in her final years.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.