The South Korean government is taking steps to recover assets unjustly accumulated by pro-Japanese collaborators, aiming to restore historical justice.
On June 2, the government announced the re-establishment of the Pro-Japanese Property Investigation Committee and the enactment of the Special Act on the National Confiscation of Property of Pro-Japanese Collaborators. This marks the committee's revival after 16 years of inactivity.
The new legislation will take effect on December 2, six months after its announcement.
To ensure a smooth launch of the newly formed committee, a meeting of relevant ministries was held today under the auspices of the Blue House. The meeting focused on discussing specific cooperation strategies among ministries to lay a solid foundation for the committee's successful operation.
Notably, the meeting led to the establishment of a preparatory team for the Pro-Japanese Property Investigation Committee under the Ministry of Justice. This team will be responsible for designing the committee's organization and operational plans, as well as gathering preliminary data to support the committee's activities.
Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho stated, "The announcement of the Pro-Japanese Property Confiscation Act has reestablished the institutional foundation for recovering pro-Japanese assets. The Ministry of Justice will work closely with relevant ministries to ensure that the newly initiated committee launches without any issues and receives the necessary support and preparation."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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