At a hearing on Monday, advocates and opponents debated a proposed statue in Philadelphia to honor Korean âcomfort womenâ abused by the Japanese army during World War II.
The bronze memorial depicts a sorrowful young woman seated on a chair, intended to highlight the plight of women coerced into brothels and subjected to repeated rape by Japanese soldiers. The statue has preliminary approval, with a final vote set for Oct.12, amid ongoing discussions about its impact and messaging.