S. Korean man sets himself on fire near Japanese Embassy

S. Korean man sets himself on fire near Japanese Embassy

Protesters hold a weekly rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Aug. 12, 2015, for the South Korean women procured to work in brothels for Japanese soldiers during World War II. During the rally, an 81-year-old man set himself on fire but police say he is not in critical condition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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