prostitutes in South Korea for the U.S. military

Prostitution involving South Korean women who engage in sexual activities with United States military personnel stationed in South Korea during the Cold War period is commonly referred to as 'prostitutes in South Korea for the U.S. military'. This phenomenon gained international attention after the Korean war when a large number of young Korean women were recruited or coerced into brothels known as 'toljanchang' (literally 'girl-sticky room') and 'juicy bars', which catered exclusively to American soldiers stationed in South Korea. The practice has been widely criticized for its exploitative nature and human trafficking elements, leading to efforts towards its abolishment by both the South Korean government and international organizations like Amnesty International. However, reports of continued involvement of Korean women in prostitution rings servicing US troops stationed in South Korea persist till date.