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Understanding Korea이해

History, context, and the stories you haven't been told. Question everything. Think for yourself.

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Division is the anomaly. Unity is the historical norm. For 4,000 years, Korea was one nation. The 38th parallel is 70 years old. Which is the real Korea?

Key Facts About the Division

August 15, 1945

Liberation Day

Korea was ONE nation when freed from Japanese occupation. Division came after, imposed by external powers.

30 Minutes

Time to Draw the Line

Two American officers, Dean Rusk and Charles Bonesteel, drew the 38th parallel in about 30 minutes using a National Geographic map.

July 27, 1953

Armistice, Not Peace

The Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty. Technically, the two Koreas are still at war.

70+ Years

Of Separation

A historical anomaly. Germany was divided for 45 years. The Berlin Wall was "permanent" too.