Statue symbolizing "comfort women" unveiled in U.S. capital

Statue symbolizing "comfort women" unveiled in U.S. capital

Photo taken Dec. 10, 2016, shows a statue of a girl, a symbol of the "comfort women" issue, unveiled in Washington on Dec. 10, 2016. While a similar statue has been installed in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, it has not yet been decided where this statue will be placed. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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