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Five Years After World War II

Just five years after World War II, the world needs saving again.

Aired 04/29/2019

KOREA: The Never-Ending War

Five Years After World War II

Clip: Episode 1 | 39sVideo has Closed Captions

Just five years after World War II, the world needs saving again.

Just five years after World War II, the world needs saving again.

Aired 04/29/2019

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The Armistice

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As negotiators discuss the Armistice, troops continue fighting along the border. (57s)

Armistice Draws A New Border

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The Armistice draws a new border across Korea and creates chaos. (1m 44s)

Kim Il Sung Sends Assassins

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The war nearly resumes after Kim Il Sung sends assassins to South Korea. (52s)

Korea: The Never Ending War | Lt. Richard Carey

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Lt. Richard Carey narrowly avoids a sniper’s bullet at Incheon. (44s)

North Korea Promises To Disarm

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In 1994, North Korea promises to disarm its nuclear program in return for increased aid. (1m 18s)

Preview

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Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, narrated by actor John Cho. (30s)

The Refugee Crisis

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The refugee crisis creates a moral dilemma for American troops. (56s)

A thirty-minute decision

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A thirty-minute decision divides Korea, a nation united for thousands of years. (1m 25s)

The War Against Communism

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For a generation of young men, the war against Communism in Korea comes as a shock. (1m 9s)

WWII Heroes Meet Their Match

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The heroes of World War II meet their match. (52s)

The Yalu River

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The war takes a turn when China sends thousands of troops across the Yalu River. (1m 12s)

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