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A South Korean Buddhist statue must return to Japan, according to the state court. However, a Korean temple claiming ownership of the 14th-century artifact may appeal the ruling.
Two new statues placed at the Korea Botanical Garden were meant to memorialize a disturbing chapter in Japanese and South Korean history: The abuse of Korean “comfort women,” who for decades ...
TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over ...
At age 91, a South Korean named Ahn Hag-sub says his last act of resistance against Gen. Douglas MacArthur will be lighting a fire on his statue. He and his small group of protesters are in the ...
In the continuing saga of South Korean and Japanese relations, another issue has arisen with the installation of two new statues in Pyeongchang. Japanese officials have expressed anger over the […] ...
A 14th-century Korean Buddhist statue, stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago, has finally returned home. The repatriation, which took place on Monday, marks the end of a protracted ...
The 13.8-foot statue, unveiled in Dabu-dong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, honors former President Truman on the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
One of the sculptures, which weighs nearly 500-600 pounds and stands around 7 feet tall, depicts the late retired U.S. Army Col. Ralph Puckett Jr.
TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over ...