UNESCO's World Heritage Committee on Thursday adopted a decision urging Japan to better present the history of the Sado Gold Mine, saying Tokyo has yet to fully honor its commitment to reflect the wartime mobilization of Korean laborers at the site. The decision, adopted without amendment or debate during the committee's 48th session in Busan, calls on Japan to further develop its interpretation and exhibition strategy to ensure it reflects the site's "whole history," including the forced mobili
The Sado Gold Mine is known for its historical significance and the forced labor of Korean workers during World War II.
UNESCO has urged Japan to better present the full history of forced labor at the Sado Gold Mine.
Interpreting the mine's history accurately is important for acknowledging the experiences of forced laborers and ensuring historical accountability.
The decision was adopted during UNESCO's World Heritage Committee's 48th session in Busan.