Episodes
The Harbin Incident refers to the event on October 26, 1909, when Korean independence activist An Jung-geun assassinated Japan’s Ito Hirobumi at Harbin Station in Russia. We take a closer look at this historical event.
Published 11/01/24
On October 26, 1979, President Park Chung-hee was assassinated, bringing an end to the Yushin Constitution. We take a closer look at the October 26 incident, which became a pivotal turning point in modern South Korean history.
Published 10/25/24
October 17th, 1972, marks the day when then-President Park Chung Hee established the Yusin Constitution, beginning the Fourth Republic of Korea, also known as the Yusin regime. We explore this event in detail.
Published 10/18/24
The Rangoon bombing, or Aung San terror bombing, was an assassination attempt orchestrated by North Korea against President Chun Doo-hwan, who was on an official visit to Myanmar. We take a closer look at the Rangoon bombing incident in light of its 41st anniversary.
Published 10/11/24
We discuss the stories of over 8,000 workers, including miners and nurses, who were dispatched to Germany during the Park Chung Hee government from the 1960s to the 1970s, and their contributions to the South Korean economy at that time.
Published 10/04/24
The Daegu American Cultural Center bombing incident occurred in 1983 when an explosive device detonated at the front gate of the American Cultural Center in Daegu, resulting in the death of one person and serious injuries to five others, including police officers.
We explore the social impact of this event.
Published 09/27/24
"The World to Seoul, Seoul to the World!"
We explore the significance of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, the Games of the 24th Olympiad, held in Seoul, South Korea.
Published 09/20/24
In 1975, the Park Chung Hee administration permitted Zainichi Koreans Affiliated with Chongryon to visit South Korea ahead of the Chuseok holiday. We take a look at how they were able to enter their homeland.
Published 09/13/24
The Kantō Massacre was an incident in which Japanese authorities and civilians spread rumors that Koreans were planning to riot immediately after the Great Kantō Earthquake, and massacred innocent Koreans.
We take a closer look at this incident.
Published 09/06/24
The Ukishima Maru incident involves the Japanese naval transport ship Ukishima Maru, which sank due to an unexplained explosion while carrying Korean conscripted laborers.
We take a look into the details of the incident.
Published 08/30/24
The Silmido Incident occurred on August 23rd, 1971, when 24 operatives from a unit established for a covert mission to infiltrate North Korea killed 18 of their fellow soldiers. We will delve into the details of the Silmido Incident, for which the Ministry of National Defense has issued its first apology, 53 years after the event.
Published 08/23/24
August 15th is Gwangbokjeol, or National Liberation Day, which is a day that commemorates Korea's liberation from Japan in 1945 and celebrates the establishment of the Republic of Korea in 1948. In honor of Gwangbokjeol, we look into the foreign individuals who contributed to Korea's independence.
Published 08/16/24
We take a closer look at spy cases that occurred during the Park Chung Hee government, including the attempted kidnapping of a pianist couple.
Published 08/09/24
We explore the Dongbaeklim case, which is believed to have been fabricated to cover up election fraud by Park Chung Hee, as well as other spy cases that occurred during the Park Chung Hee government.
Published 08/02/24
We explore the Potsdam Declaration, which ended World War II, and its impact on the subsequent Armistice Agreement between South Korea and North Korea.
Published 07/26/24
On June 29, 1995, the Sampoong Department Store collapsed, causing more than 1,000 casualties due to poor construction.
We look into the scars left by the collapse of Sampoong Department Store.
Published 07/19/24
Lee Han-yeol was a student activist who symbolized the South Korean democracy movement in the 1980s.
Learn about Lee Han-yeol and the history of Korean democracy.
Published 07/12/24
The July 4th South-North Joint Statement was the first declaration made by representatives of both South Korea and North Korea discussing the issue of reunification since the division of the Korean peninsula. We explore the significance of the July 4th South-North Joint Statement.
Published 07/05/24
The Korean War began at dawn on June 25, 1950, when North Korean communist forces illegally invaded South Korea and crossed the 38th parallel, which was the military demarcation line between North and South Korea. We explore the significance of the Korean War.
Published 06/28/24
The June 15th North-South Joint Declaration is the first declaration agreed upon and announced by the leaders of North and South Korea since August 15, 1945. We explore the June 15th North-South Joint Declaration and peace on the Korean Peninsula that followed from it.
Published 06/21/24
The Korea-Japan Treaty, formally known as the "Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea," was an agreement established in 1965 to normalize diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan. We examine the signifance of the treaty and the reasons why it continues to be criticized today.
Published 06/14/24
Memorial Day is a day to commemorate the loyalty of those who gave their lives defending the nation. We take a look into Memorial Day and the maritime skirmishes between South Korea and North Korea in the West Sea of the Korean Peninsula, which are still ongoing.
Published 06/07/24
The May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement refers to the movement carried out by the residents of Jeollanam-do Province and city of Gwangju, demanding the abolition of martial law and the resignation of Chun Doo-hwan. We explore how the May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, which became a turning point for the serious discussion of "national liberation and socialism," was reported by foreign media.
Published 05/24/24
The May 16 Military Coup was a coup d'état carried out by Major General Park Chung Hee and other officers of the South Korean Army on May 16, 1961. It marks the beginning of the military regime led by Park Chung Hee. We explore the reasons and background behind the installation of Park's authoritarian regime.
Published 05/17/24