Korea(1950s) through American eyes

The first half of the 1900s was a very difficult era for Koreans. After 35 years under Japanese rule, Korea was plunged into a civil war with hardly any break in between. However, during these relatively peaceful years, the US sent many troops to Korea with the intentions of protecting the country. One such soldier video-taped what was going on at the time he was deported to Korea. Through this video, we are able to see what Korea was like during the brief years of restarting from the eyes of a foreigner.

The children in the video are orphans from an orphanage that US troops helped to rebuild. Although a few scenes from Japan at the time are mixed in, the video gives quite a clear view of Korea in the early 1950s. Enjoy.