Over 10% of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombing Victims Were Korean, Data Shows

Recent data indicates that over 10% of individuals killed in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were of Korean descent. This highlights the significant impact of the atomic attacks on the Korean community during World War II. Bae Kyung-mi was only five years old when the United States dropped the "Little Boy" bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, causing widespread devastation. The bombings resulted in immense loss of life and had lasting effects on survivors, including many Koreans living in the affected areas. For more information on the historical impact of these events and their demographic consequences, refer to recent studies and historical records that shed light on the diverse victims of the atomic bombings.