Korean Botanical Garden Male image before the girl image "A symbol of Prime Minister Abe" in the media July 28, 15:31

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A botanical garden in northeastern Korea has set up a statue of a man kneeling in front of a girl who symbolizes the comfort women issue. The Botanical Garden side said it was "a symbol of Prime Minister Abe" to the Korean media, and while on the Internet it was a supportive opinion, but also criticized that "feelings towards South Korea will be bad" came out. Is divided.

The Korean botanical garden, a private botanical garden located in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, in the northeast of South Korea, kneels in front of a girl symbolizing the comfort women issue, entitled "Eternal Deadly Sin". It was revealed that a statue of a man apologizing was set up in the park.

Regarding this image, the Botanical Garden side said in a statement to the Korean media on the 26th that it "represented Prime Minister Abe," and said, "I hope Japan will face past history and be reborn with an apology. ".

However, the director of the botanical garden, Kim Chang-ryul, told NHK on the 28th, "I made a thought that a former comfort woman should apologize. In contrast, I have not identified him as Prime Minister Abe in the sense that he is the responsible person," he said.

Regarding this image, on the Internet, the opinion that "Prime Minister Abe should firmly apologize" and "The person should kneel" should be said, while "the limit is exceeded" and "Sentiment toward South Korea" The pros and cons are divided, such as the criticism that "is worse."

For this reason, the Botanical Garden has decided to cancel the unveiling ceremony that was scheduled to take place next month.

Chief Cabinet Secretary "Not allowed for international ceremonies"

In the morning press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said that the government had not confirmed whether it was true or not, and said, "It is not allowed by international rites. If the report is true, It will have a decisive effect on Korea relations."

In addition, he emphasized the comfort women issue, saying, “There is no change in the way we continue to urge the South Korean side to steadily implement the Japan-Korea agreement that confirms the final and irreversible solution of the comfort women issue.” ..

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