S. Korean war bereaved criticize Japan's new flag law

S. Korean war bereaved criticize Japan's new flag law

SEOUL, South Korea - A South Korean citizens' group representing the war bereaved rallies in Seoul on Aug. 10 to protest at Japan's passage of a bill Aug. 9 to make the Hinomaru its national flag. The group released a statement that the new law will lead to a resurgence of militarism and threaten peace in Northeast Asia.

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