Wednesday Protest Held on the Last Day of Seol Holiday

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, February 2, the 1529th regular Wednesday demonstration to resolve the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery was held in front of Somerset Palace Seoul near the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, hosted by the Justice and Memory Foundation. In front of the Statue of Peace, members of the Anti-Japan Action held a rally related to resolving the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery. A counter-rally opposing this was also held across the police barricades. Conservative groups such as the National Enlightenment Movement Headquarters demanded the suspension of the Wednesday demonstrations, the disbandment of the Justice and Memory Foundation, and the removal of the Statue of Peace. The police deployed about 100 officers between the Wednesday demonstration and the conservative groups' rally, and the gatherings concluded without any clashes.

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, February 2, the 1529th regular Wednesday demonstration to resolve the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery, hosted by the Justice and Memory Solidarity, is being held in front of Somerset Palace Seoul near the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul (left). A conservative group rally is taking place in the center, and an anti-Japan action rally is held on the right. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, the 1529th regular Wednesday demonstration to resolve the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery is being held on the 2nd in front of Somerset Palace Seoul near the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, hosted by the Justice and Memory Solidarity. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, the 1529th regular Wednesday demonstration to resolve the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery is being held on the 2nd in front of Somerset Palace Seoul near the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, hosted by the Justice and Memory Solidarity. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, the 2nd, the 1529th regular Wednesday demonstration to resolve the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery is being held in front of Somerset Palace Seoul near the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, hosted by the Justice and Memory Solidarity. Photo by Mo Honam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, the 1529th regular Wednesday demonstration to resolve the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery is being held on the 2nd in front of Somerset Palace Seoul near the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, hosted by the Justice and Memory Solidarity. Photo by Mo Honam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, the 1529th regular Wednesday demonstration to resolve the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery is being held on the 2nd in front of Somerset Palace Seoul near the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, hosted by the Justice and Memory Solidarity. / Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, February 2, the Statue of Peace in front of the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is wearing winter accessories such as a knit hat and scarf. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, February 2, members of the Anti-Japan Action held a rally in front of the Statue of Peace in front of the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, urging the resolution of the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, February 2, the Statue of Peace in front of the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is wearing winter accessories such as a knit hat and scarf. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, February 2, members of the Anti-Japan Action held a rally in front of the Statue of Peace located in front of the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, urging the resolution of the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery. / Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, February 2, the Statue of Peace in front of the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is wearing winter accessories such as a knit hat and scarf. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the last day of the Lunar New Year holiday, the 2nd, the 1529th regular Wednesday demonstration to resolve the issue of Japanese military sexual slavery is being held in front of Somerset Palace Seoul near the former Japanese Embassy in Jongno-gu, Seoul, hosted by the Justice and Memory Solidarity. Police officers are on duty in preparation for any emergencies. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@