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1963 Press Photo Woman Prevents Suicide of Buddhist Nun in South Korea

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A woman snatches matches away from a Buddhist nun as the nun attempts to set herself on fire after drenching herself with gasoline in Pagoda Park, Seoul, South Korea. She made the attempt to protest the government's alleged discrimination against married Buddhist monks.

Photo is dated 1963.

Photo measures 8 x 8.75 inches.
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