Statue of Peace, Bronze memorial statue near Japanese Embassy in Seoul, South Korea.
The Statue of Peace is a bronze memorial figure in central Seoul, South Korea, depicting a young woman in traditional Korean dress sitting on a chair. Her fists are clenched and her gaze is directed toward the nearby Japanese Embassy building.
The monument was erected on December 10, 2011, to honor Korean women subjected to sexual slavery under Japanese military rule during World War II. The choice of location facing the Japanese Embassy emphasizes the demand for recognition of these crimes.
The figure carries the name Peace Girl and stands as a symbol for demands of acknowledgment and apology. Visitors often leave small gifts or notes beside the seated figure to express solidarity and keep the memory alive.
The memorial site is located at the intersection of Sajik-ro and Hyoja-ro and is freely accessible at all times. The surrounding area works well for a brief visit during a walk through the diplomatic quarter.
Additional empty chairs stand beside the figure, allowing visitors to sit down. This design element enables a physical approach to the monument and invites people to symbolically take a seat next to the seated figure.
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