Statues cause stir between South Korea and Japan

South Korea Japan Statue Row
South Korea Japan Statue Row

Statues in South Korea of a man kneeling in front of a girl symbolising victims of sexual slavery by Japan’s wartime military have become the latest subject of diplomatic sensitivity between the countries.

Tokyo’s government spokesman questioned whether the male figure represents the Japanese prime minister.

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