A Goryeo Dynasty gilt-bronze seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue, which was smuggled into Korea and later returned to Japan after a 13-year ownership dispute, will be displayed at a Japanese museum next month. The artifact was originally from Japan but was illegally own by individuals in Korea. Following a long legal battle over its ownership, the statue was finally returned to its original country of origin. The exhibition will be the first public viewing of the statue since its return. The museum will provide detailed information on the statue's historical and historical significance. The event is part of a broader effort to preserve cultural heritage. It marks the conclusion of a long-standing diplomatic and legal struggle over the ownship of ownership.

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TITLE: Goryeo Buddhist Statue Returned to Japan to Be Exhibited Next Month
PHRASE: Goryeo statue return
SUMMARY: A Goryeo Dynasty gilt-bronze seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue, which was smuggled into Korea and later returned to Japan after a 13-year ownership dispute, will be displayed at a Japanese museum next month. The artifact was originally from Japan but was illegally owned by individuals in Korea. Following a long legal battle over its ownership, the statue was finally returned to its original country of origin. The exhibition will be the first public viewing of the statue since its return. The museum will provide detailed information on the statue's historical significance. The event is part of a broader effort to preserve cultural heritage. It marks the conclusion of a long-standing diplomatic and legal struggle over the ownership of the piece.