Students gather near a "comfort woman" statue during a rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, South Korea for a weekly "Wednesday demonstration" on January 11, 2017.
Students gather near a "comfort woman" statue during a rally in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, South Korea for a weekly "Wednesday demonstration" on January 11, 2017.
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There is still widespread anger in South Korea over the terms of a 2015 deal between Seoul and Tokyo. Protesters say Japan did not go far enough in admitting government culpability for the "comfort women" program, which affected women and girls from Korea, China, Taiwan and Indonesia.
There is still widespread anger in South Korea over the terms of a 2015 deal between Seoul and Tokyo. Protesters say Japan did not go far enough in admitting government culpability for the "comfort women" program, which affected women and girls from Korea, China, Taiwan and Indonesia.
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As part of the deal, Japan apologized and agreed to pay 1 billion yen ($8.7 million) to a fund to help victims of WWII sexual slavery.
As part of the deal, Japan apologized and agreed to pay 1 billion yen ($8.7 million) to a fund to help victims of WWII sexual slavery.
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A woman arranges flowers in front of a "comfort woman" statue in Glendale, California.
A woman arranges flowers in front of a "comfort woman" statue in Glendale, California.
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Supporters place a scarf and hat on the Glendale memorial statue during a candlelit vigil in January 2016.
Supporters place a scarf and hat on the Glendale memorial statue during a candlelit vigil in January 2016.
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A miniature version of the statue seen in a display at a women's shelter in Seoul.
A miniature version of the statue seen in a display at a women's shelter in Seoul.
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Other memorials to "comfort women" also exist around the world, including this statue in Shanghai, China.
Other memorials to "comfort women" also exist around the world, including this statue in Shanghai, China.
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