1. Introduction
2. Research Framework
3. Historical Background of “Comfort Women” Issue
　Comfort Women System During & After World War II
　A Concealed Issue
4. The Role of Non－Governmental Organisation
　Formation of Korean Council
　Effective Activities Led by the Korean Council
　Activities against the Japanese Government
　(1) Fact－finding
　(2) Apology
　(3) Reparation
　(4) Punishment
　(5) Lawsuit
　International Movement
　(1) Activities in the United Nations
　(2) World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna
　(3) Solidarity with Asian Women
5. Japanese Response
　Denial
　From Admission to Apology
　Investigation Report
　Asian Women’s Fund
　Unwilling Apology and Compensation
6. Position of United Nations
　UN Commission Report
　Resolution of the Fourth World Women Conference in Beijing
7. An Emerging Transnational Movement
8. Conclusion