Japan holds first memorial for Korean and other forced laborers at WWII Sado Island mine.

Japan will hold its first memorial ceremony on Sunday at Sado Island to honor workers, including many Koreans, who were forced into labor at a mine during World War II. The event follows Japan's promise to hold such a ceremony after being criticized for delays and concerns over its sincerity in acknowledging the forced labor history. Eleven family members of Korean victims will attend.

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