Statue of a girl installed in Berlin, Germany Authorities demand revocation and removal of permission October 9, 10:44
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Local officials have revoked permission to install a statue of a girl symbolizing the comfort women issue on public land in Berlin, the capital of Germany, and have called for its removal.
Authorities explain why "we must avoid standing on one side due to historical issues between nations."
In Berlin, a Korean civil society set up a statue of a girl symbolizing the comfort women issue on a public land in a residential area in the center, and held an unveiling ceremony on the 28th of last month.
Local authorities initially allowed the statue to be set up as a work of art for a year based on an application from a civil society, but on the 8th, the permit was revoked and the group was asked to remove it by the 14th of this month. Announced.
Authorities explained the reason, "Although it allowed sexual violence against women during the war as an indication of protest, it only covered the actions of the former Japanese army, causing irritation in Japan and Berlin." I am.
He added, "It is a historical issue between nations, and we must avoid standing on either side."
In response, a Korean civil society group that installed the statue told NHK that "the statue is a work of art and its removal is unacceptable. We are also considering legal measures."
Following the installation of the statue, the Japanese government is demanding its removal, and the Japanese embassy in Berlin says, "We will keep an eye on the situation and continue to explain Japan's position."