South Korea Can Keep Buddha Statue Stolen From Japan, Court Says The ruling found that the 20-inch bronze statue had been taken from Korea centuries ago by Japanese pirates. Tokyo called the decision “regrettable.” Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Trump Considering Full Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From SyriaChina’s ‘Belt and Road’ Plan in Pakistan Takes a Military TurnChina Holds Third Canadian, Escalating Diplomatic Crisis with the United StatesPope Ousts Los Angeles Bishop After Allegation of Misconduct with a MinorIsrael Calls for International Action Against Hezbollah Tunnels‘The Criminals Are Winning’: Londoners on the Police Response to Minor Crimes