Government’s Effort to Deposit Compensation Money for Forced Labor Victims Disrupted
A recent plan by the government to deposit the compensation money for four forced labor victims, who rejected the court’s “third party offer,” has hit a roadblock. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs began the process of depositing the judgment money and delayed interest into the court as required, but the Gwangju District Court has decided to reject this move, citing a “non-repair decision.”
Grandma Yang Geum-deok’s deposit, referred to as “Bullying,” and Grandpa Lee Chun-shik’s deposit, known as “Companion,” both faced obstacles. The adoptive grandmother clearly expressed her refusal to deposit by submitting documents to the court stating “no refund allowed.” In the case of the grandfather, his lack of deposit documents led to a similar outcome.
Expressing deep regret over the court’s decision, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the government had already undergone a rigorous legal review for the deposit and found it difficult to accept the court’s decision based on legal principles. The Ministry plans to initiate an appeal process immediately and seek the correct judgment from the court.
Furthermore, the Ministry highlighted the established Supreme Court precedent that emphasizes the right to a formal examination of public officials and the mechanical processing of deposit matters.
Notably, the Citizens’ Group for Forced Removal under Japanese Occupation has promptly protested the government’s decision to deposit the compensation money in court, deeming it ineffective. According to the group, the deposit violates Article 469 of the Civil Code, which states that if a third party expresses their statement of refusal, the refund cannot be allowed. This act, coupled with the ongoing campaign to raise funds for support, is perceived as an attempt to neutralize the group’s efforts.
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▲ Photo of forced labor victims holding a press conference at the start of a compensation deposit: Yonhap News
The government’s plan to deposit the compensation money of the four forced labor victims who rejected the ‘third party offer’ to the court was disrupted.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday (3rd) began the process of depositing the judgment money and delayed interest into court, which were due to be paid to the four plaintiffs who expressed their refusal to settle the third refund party, but Gwangju District The Court said, It is known that the ‘non-repair decision’ has been made.
The deposit for Grandma Yang Geum-deok was ‘Bullying’, and the deposit for Grandpa Lee Chun-shik was ‘Companion’.
The adoptive grandmother made a decision to refuse the deposit while making it clear that she refused to deposit, such as submitting documents to the court stating “no refund allowed”, and in this case, the grandfather’s case is due lack of deposit documents.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately expressed its ‘regret’.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “It expresses great regret,” and emphasized, “The government has already undergone a rigorous legal review (for the deposit), and it is difficult to accept the decision not to accept it in terms of legal principles. .”
“We will start the appeal process immediately and seek the correct judgment of the court,” he said.
Then he raised his voice, saying, “It is an established Supreme Court precedent that the right of the formal examination of the public official, the mechanical processing of the deposit matters, and the operation is based on the formal processing.”
On the other hand, the Citizens’ Group for Forced Removal under Japanese Occupation immediately protested the government’s decision to deposit the compensation money in court, saying it was “ineffective.”
The citizens’ group said in a statement that day, “This deposit is invalid in accordance with Article 469 of the Civil Code, which states that it cannot be refunded if a third party does not allow a third party due to an expression of the party’s statement. Intent.” As the campaign to raise money to support begins in earnest, it is being interpreted as ‘water riding’ to neutralize it.”
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