Ex-Congressman Honda receives S. Korean state medal for efforts to help 'comfort women'
Social affairsJun 27, 2017
Former US Congressman Mike Honda was awarded a state medal from South Korea's government Monday for his efforts to help improve Korea-US relations and heal the wounds of Korean victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery.Honda, who served as a House member representing California from 2001 to 2017, received the Gwanghwa Medal of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit from South Korean Ambassador Ahn Ho-young in a ceremony at the ambassador's residence. Former Congressman Mike Honda (L) shakes hands