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KOREA: The Never-Ending War

KOREA: The Never-Ending War

Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, the film — written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Korean-American actor John Cho — confronts the myth of the "Forgotten War," documenting the post-1953 conflict and global consequences.

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Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, narrated by actor John Cho.
A thirty-minute decision
1:25
A thirty-minute decision divides Korea, a nation united for thousands of years.
WWII Heroes Meet Their Match
0:52
The heroes of World War II meet their match.
The Yalu River
1:12
The war takes a turn when China sends thousands of troops across the Yalu River.
Armistice Draws A New Border
1:44
The Armistice draws a new border across Korea and creates chaos.
Kim Il Sung Sends Assassins
0:52
The war nearly resumes after Kim Il Sung sends assassins to South Korea.
Five Years After World War II
0:39
Just five years after World War II, the world needs saving again.
The War Against Communism
1:09
For a generation of young men, the war against Communism in Korea comes as a shock.
The Refugee Crisis
0:56
The refugee crisis creates a moral dilemma for American troops.
The Armistice
0:57
As negotiators discuss the Armistice, troops continue fighting along the border.
Korea: The Never Ending War | Lt. Richard Carey
0:44
Lt. Richard Carey narrowly avoids a sniper’s bullet at Incheon.
North Korea Promises To Disarm
1:18
In 1994, North Korea promises to disarm its nuclear program in return for increased aid.
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