1910 — 1945
During Japan's 35-year occupation of Korea (1910-1945), millions of Koreans suffered under colonial rule, forced labor, military conscription, and cultural suppression. Estimates suggest over 1 million Koreans died during this period.
"We remember the victims of colonial oppression, the forced laborers, the comfort women, and all those who suffered under occupation. Their resilience and the Korean spirit of resistance must never be forgotten, so that history may guide us toward justice and peace."