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South Korea observes memorial day for 'comfort women'

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The South Korean government and people observed the memorial day for the Korean women who were forced into sex slavery in Japan's military brothels during World War II on August 14.

The civic group Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance for the Issues of Military Sexual Slavery by Japan held the event in Gwanghwamun Square, using yellow butterflies to commemorate victims. Hundreds of Seoul residents, students and representatives from various South Korean political parties participated.

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