Philadelphia Art Commission approves 'comfort women' statue to
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The statue is meant to draw attention to how the Japanese Imperial Army forced Korean women into brothels from the early 1930s through the end of World War II.
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Philadelphia Art Commission Votes to Go Ahead with New Divisive 'Comfort Women' Park
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New proof in 'comfort women' issue – Justice For Comfort Women
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Another death leaves only 9 surviving Korean “comfort women” – Justice For Comfort Women
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Statue to honor Korean women forced into brothels by Tokyo – The Militant
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About JFCW – Justice For Comfort Women
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Free E-Book: 'Balsamina: Touch-me-nots' – Justice For Comfort Women
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Philadelphia Art Commission Votes to Go Ahead with New Divisive 'Comfort Women' Park
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In Geo-je island, S.Korea, the Girl statue for peace – Justice For Comfort Women
Philadelphia Peace Plaza
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70 years later, a Korean 'comfort woman' demands apology from Japan – Justice For Comfort Women
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Pope greets, consoles Korean 'comfort women' – Justice For Comfort Women
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Debate continues in 'comfort women' statue proposal for Philadelphia
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JFCW Activities & Sponsorship – Justice For Comfort Women
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Pope greets, consoles Korean 'comfort women' – Justice For Comfort Women