The Statue of Peace in Seoul, South Korea, is among the most iconic and contested statues dedicated to ‘comfort women’, a euphemism for women who were sexually exploited by the Japanese military during the Second World War. Since its unveiling in 2011, the statue has been a source of ongoing con…[Read more]

Introduction On December 14, 2011, a life-size bronze statue of a seated young girl was installed across the street from the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Statue of peace Supported by a local civil society organization, the statue was one of the first to commemorate the ‘comfort women,’ women and girls compelled to provide sexual ser…[Read more]

Introduction On December 14, 2011, a life-size bronze statue of a seated young girl was installed across the street from the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. https://www.imcgrupo.com/statue-of-peace-from-verona-to-jerusalem/ Supported by a local civil society organization, the statue was one of the first to commemorate the ‘comfort w…[Read more]