The statue represents Korean women who were made into sex slaves during Japanese invasion and colonisation. The Mitte district in the German capital said it hopes to explore a plan for Japan and South Korea to reach a compromise on the display.
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A recently unveiled memorial to the victims of forced sex work in WWII has sparked controversy and diplomatic tensions in Seoul, Tokyo and Berlin. Japan wants it axed, but activists are showing resistance.
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In 1937, during the closing phase of the Battle of Shanghai, Chinese troops made a last stand against invading Japanese forces at Sihang Warehouse. Decades later, the site is flooded with tourists each year during “golden week” holidays around the time of National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. The location resembles a shrine, with Chinese flags, wine and even cigarettes placed there in honour of the fallen soldiers.
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