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7-Mar	Free Screening of 63 Years On (Documentary)
From: The House of Sharing - International Outreach Team What: FREE Documentary screening of “63 Years On”, the story of ‘Comfort women’ – the film is in multiple languages with both Korean and English subtitles. Speaker and discussion after the film. Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010 Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Film duration: 63 min. Where: Jogyesa Buddhist Memorial and History Hall, Insadong (How to get there: Jogyesa Temple is located in Jongno, on the street behind Insa-dong. You can walk there in a short time from Jonggak Station, or it's also accessible from Anguk Station. The theatre is in the new museum building behind the main temple structure) Info: www.houseofsharing.org Email: info@houseofsharing.org
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22-Feb	Lee Jeom-rae Halmoni passes away at age 89
Sad news... We received some very sad news today from the Korean Council for the Women Drafted for Military Sexual Slavery by Japan. Lee Jeom-rae Halmoni, 89, passed on February 11, 2010 from a brain hemorrhage. She born in 1921 in Iksan, in North Jeolla Province. When she was only 14 years old, she was forced to serve as a sex slave for Japanese soldiers in China and Singapore for 6 years. She was finally able to return to Korea in 1941. Let us celebrate her life and courage today. Click here for more.
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17-Feb	Halmoni deliver letter to Japanese Embassy
For the first time ever, a group of Halmoni were allowed to enter the Japanese embassy Wednesday, February 10th to deliver a letter that demands an apology and compensation from the Japanese government, signed by 87 of the surviving Halmoni. The act was timed to coincide with the visit by Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada, who arrived the same day. A transation of the Halmonis' letter by House of Sharing International Outreach Team volunteer Jude Lee follows:
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Welcome to the House of Sharing!

The House of Sharing is both a museum and home to former "Comfort Women" - survivors of sexual slavery at the hands of the Japanese military during the Asia-Pacific War (1932-1945).

The House of Sharing is the world's first human rights museum centred on the theme of sexual slavery. The museum opened on August 14th, 1998 to record Japanese war crimes, to restore the honor of the victims and to function as a place of historical education. Daedong Construction Inc. donated the buildings of the House of Sharing and citizens and organizations in Korea and Japan privately funded the museum.

The House of Sharing is helping the halmoni (respectful term for grandmother) push the Japanese government to submit to the seven demands of the halmoni.

Scroll down for information on how to register for one of our English-language visits and the weekly Wednesday protests.

Free Screening of 63 Years On

The story of ‘Comfort women’ – the film is in multiple languages with both Korean and English subtitles.

Speaker and discussion after the film.

Click here for more info. Help us promote the film by printing out and distributing the poster!

Who We Are
The House of Sharing International Outreach Team works to raise awareness of the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery and to support the on-going struggle for historical reconciliation and justice. The team is comprised of both foreign and local volunteers who lead visits at the House of Sharing in English, and work to highlight the continuing crimes against humanity in the form of sexual violence during war.

Visit the House of Sharing

If you join us on a visit, you can expect to watch a short documentary about one of the halmonis (respectful term for grandmother) and walk through the history museum on a semi-guided tour. Depending on the health of the halmonis and their availability, visitors might also get to listen to one of the halmonis speak about her experiences. Please understand that they are quite frail — fewer and fewer halmonis are able to give testimonies on a regular basis but are often happy to chat with and otherwise meet visitors.

Click here for more info.

Attend a Wednesday Protest

The Korean Council started a "Weekly Wednesday Demonstration" in front of the Japanese Embassy located in Jongno, Seoul at noon on January 8, 1992.

The 800th protest was held on February 13th, 2008 and it will continue until Japan officially apologizes and pays reparations.

Click here for more info.

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