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World War II sex slaves still suffer from disorder
April 21, 2004
Seoul - Most "comfort women," a euphemism for those forced into sexual slavery
by Japan during World War II, still suffer from some kind of psychiatric
disorder as a result of their traumatic experiences, a study showed Wednesday.
According to the study of 26 surviving comfort women by Yonsei Medical Research
Center, 8 of those examined, or 31 percent, were diagnosed with post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), with others showed a variety of psychiatric
disorder-related symptoms or potential for developing PTSD.
PTSD can occur among those who experience or witness a life-threatening event
such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist attacks or violent
personal assaults like rape, according to medical researchers.
People who suffer from PTSD also experience nightmares and flashbacks, have
difficulty sleeping and feel detached or estranged, and these symptoms can be
so severe and last long enough that they significantly impair daily life.
According to the research center, comfort women in particular reacted furiously
to Japanese related or sex related remarks.
"This is because they have distorted sexual experiences, and it is also an
indicator that they harbor intense amounts of aggressiveness and anger in their
minds as a result of such experiences," the center said.
In addition to sexual slaves, the Japanese military forced millions of Koreans
to serve in its army and work in factories and mines.
The Japanese government has yet to offer a formal apology for the atrocities
inflicted on Asian comfort women.
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