Osaka District Court

Landmark ruling issued by the Osaka District Court in a Reiwa 5 civil case on racial hatred and compensation.

Damages Claim Case (Hate Speech against Korean Resident)
  1. Damages Claim Case (Hate Speech against Korean Resident)
  2. Jurisdiction: Japan (2023)
  3. Original Case: Reiwa 5 (Wa) No. 25623, Claim for Solatium, etc.
  4. VictimsKim MisookDefendantsYoshida TaroZaitokukaiPlaintiffsKim MisookInvestigatorsNoneProsecutorsNoneDefense AttorneysNakamura KenjiPlaintiff AttorneysKim Sung-hwanJudgesTanaka HiroshiInstitutionsOsaka District CourtZaitokukai
  5. Case Tags: Hate Speech;Damages Claim;Zainichi Korean;Osaka District Court