Overview

• UNESCO approved the Sado Island Gold Mines as a World Heritage site after Japan agreed to include its dark WWII history.
• The mine, once the world's largest gold producer, was linked to the abuse of Korean laborers during Japan's colonial rule.
• Japan pledged to install new exhibits detailing the harsh conditions faced by Korean workers at the mine.
• Annual memorial services will be held at the site to honor all workers, including those who suffered during the war.
• South Korea expects Japan to maintain its promise to present a balanced history of the Sado mines.