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South Korean court says stolen statue must return to Japan

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A South Korean court ruled Wednesday that a 14th century Korean Buddhist statue should be sent back to a Japanese temple from where it was stolen in 2012. The statue's return had been put on hold for years after a South Korean temple claimed ownership of it. The temple said it was likely looted by medieval Japanese pirates before it ended up at a temple on Tsushima island, presumably in 1527.

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South Korean court says stolen statue must return to Japan

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court ruled Wednesday that a 14th century Korean Buddhist statue should be sent back to a Japanese temple from where it was stolen in 2012. The statue’s return had been put on hold for years after a South Korean temple claimed ownership of it, insisting that it was likely looted by medieval Japanese pirates before it ended up at a temple on Tsushima island, presumably in 1527.

1 year ago·United States

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South Korean court says stolen statue must return to Japan

By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court has ruled that a 14th century Korean Buddhist statue should be sent back to a Japanese temple from where it was stolen in 2012. The statue’s return has been put on hold for years after a South Korean temple claimed ownership of it, insisting that it was likely looted by medieval Japanese pirates before it ended up at the temple on Tsushima island, presumably in 15…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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National Post

South Korean court says stolen statue must return to Japan

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- A South Korean court ruled Wednesday that a 14th century Korean Buddhist statue should be sent back to a Japanese temple from where it was stolen in 2012.

1 year ago·Canada

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South Korean court says stolen statue must return to Japan

The 20-inch gilt bronze Buddha statue was one of two stolen from Tsushima’s Kannonji temple by thieves who attempted to sell them in South Korea.

1 year ago·Honolulu, United States

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MY Northwest

South Korean court says stolen statue must return to Japan

1 year ago·Tacoma, United States

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South Korean court says stolen statue must return to Japan

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court ruled Wednesday that a 14th century Korean Buddhist statue should be sent back to a Japanese temple from where it was stolen in 2012.

1 year ago·Flin Flon, Canada

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