Episodes

  • The Potsdam Declaration & the Korean Armistice Agreement
    Jul 26 2024

    We explore the Potsdam Declaration, which ended World War II, and its impact on the subsequent Armistice Agreement between South Korea and North Korea.

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    25 mins
  • Sampoong Department Store Disaster
    Jul 19 2024

    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.

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    17 mins
  • Significance of Lee Han-yeol in Korea's History of Democratization
    Jul 12 2024

    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.

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    22 mins
  • Significance of the July 4th South-North Joint Statement
    Jul 5 2024

    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.

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    23 mins
  • The Significance of the Korean War in Modern Korean History
    Jun 28 2024

    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.

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    21 mins
  • The June 15th North-South Joint Declaration
    Jun 21 2024

    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.

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    23 mins
  • The Signifcance & Impact of the Korea-Japan Treaty
    Jun 14 2024

    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.


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    24 mins
  • The Meaning of Memorial Day
    Jun 7 2024

    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.

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    21 mins