The South Korean government has passed legislation enabling the confiscation of assets related to Pro-Japanese Collaborators and pledged to investigate ill-gotten gains.
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Updated May 22
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The South Korean government has passed legislation enabling the confiscation of assets related to Pro-Japanese Collaborators and pledged to investigate ill-gotten gains.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The National Assembly passed a revised special law on August 15, 2026, regarding asset confiscation due to past colonial rule, accompanied by the President's vow to recover illicitly accumulated gains.Sub-event
South Korean government passes law allowing asset confiscation targeting Pro-Japanese collaborators.1 source
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Lee Jae Myung
President of South Korea since 2025
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