Frequently Asked Questions
Why did we choose to go to Japan?
Hiroshima serves as both a relic of the suffering of the past caused by nuclear weapons, and a beacon of hope and peace for the future. Hiroshima as a symbol of peace has been actively created by the Japanese government with a goal to spread throughout the world a message of peace in its effort to blur the image of Japan as an aggressor during the Pacific War.
Why did we choose to go to Korea?
There are Korean atomic bomb victims who now live in both North and South Korea. During WWII, due to the Japanese colonization of Korea, many Korean became forced laborers in Japan. When the atomic bomb was dropped, there were thousands of Korean people living and working in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We think it is important to hear stories from Korean victims and their perspective on nuclear weapons and power to understand the issue more globally.
Why did we go to Hapcheon?
Hapcheon is called the “Hiroshima of Korea.” Hapcheon is home to Korean atomic bomb victims. After they were exposed to radiation, they came back to their home country. However, they were not able to receive any support and medical treatment from both the Japanese and Korean government.
