The halmoni's stories are those of not just human suffering but of human preservation. They were stolen as children and used as Japanese military sex slaves. They suffered from the systematic oppression that is a product and biproduct of war. Their stories were overlooked and forgotten. Then they bravely spoke out about what happened to them. They described the abuse they encountered as they were used, as their innocence was stolen, as they suffered silently because this was thought of as an idea to increase efficiency in soldiers and boost morale. The Japanese government organized this and authorized the kidnapping, raping and killing of these young girls. Now there is the search for justice. The Halmoni's simply want an apology from the Japanese Government for the injustices they caused. That is what they consider justice. Some might consider justice formal reparations like money or a trust. I consider justice when the person who has suffered is no longer suffering. In this case it will be when the Japanese Government admits the truth and apologizes to the women.