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‘Peace Statue’ Exhibition Again Disrupted Following Delivery of Suspicious Material

TOKYO, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) – An exhibition showcasing a statue symbolizing Japan’s sexual enslavement of women from Korea and elsewhere in Asia was disrupted Thursday after explosives that were suspected to be fireworks were delivered to the venue. The exhibition, taking place at a gallery in the Japanese city of Nagoya, kicked off Tuesday [...]

‘Peace Statue’ Exhibition to Continue in Japan Despite Opposition

TOKYO, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — An exhibition showcasing a statue symbolizing Japan’s sexual enslavement of women from Korea and elsewhere in Asia is set to continue despite opposition from right-wing activists, organizers said Thursday. The exhibition is set to take place in the Japanese city of Osaka from July 16-18, according to the organizers. [...]