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South Korea ordered to compensate Vietnamese war crimes victim

A Seoul court upholds compensation for a Vietnamese victim of atrocities committed by the South Korean army in 1968.

Published 7sem1 sourceNotableupdated 4j
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The fact

The appeals court confirmed on January 17, 2025, a ruling issued in February 2023, acknowledging the state's responsibility.

This case reignites debate over South Korea's recognition of war crimes in Vietnam.

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Why it matters

Cette décision judiciaire marque une avancée rare dans la reconnaissance des exactions commises par l'armée sud-coréenne pendant la guerre du Vietnam, avec des implications pour les relations diplomatiques entre Séoul et Hanoï.

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