History

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.

The Yalu River

1m 12s

The war takes a turn when China sends thousands of troops across the Yalu River.

Extras + Features

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2019 E1 - 30s

    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.

  • The Yalu River: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Yalu River

    S2019 E1 - 1m 12s

    The war takes a turn when China sends thousands of troops across the Yalu River.

  • The War Against Communism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The War Against Communism

    S2019 E1 - 1m 9s

    For a generation of young men, the war against Communism in Korea comes as a shock.

  • A thirty-minute decision: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A thirty-minute decision

    S2019 E1 - 1m 25s

    A thirty-minute decision divides Korea, a nation united for thousands of years.

  • Armistice Draws A New Border: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Armistice Draws A New Border

    S2019 E1 - 1m 44s

    The Armistice draws a new border across Korea and creates chaos, suddenly separating families as they flee for their lives.

  • The Refugee Crisis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Refugee Crisis

    S2019 E1 - 56s

    The refugee crisis creates a moral dilemma for American troops.

  • The Armistice: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Armistice

    S2019 E1 - 57s

    As negotiators discuss the Armistice, troops continue fighting along the border.

  • Kim Il Sung Sends Assassins: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kim Il Sung Sends Assassins

    S2019 E1 - 52s

    The war nearly resumes after Kim Il Sung sends assassins to South Korea with orders to bring back President Park Chung-hee’s head.

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