80th Anniversary of Liberation - 2: Lee Bong-chang
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. To commemorate this milestone, we explore Korean independence activists and Korea-Japan relations. Today, we take a ...
10 Jan 202522min
80th Anniversary of Liberation - 1: Ahn Jung-geun
This year represents the 80th anniversary of Korean independence (1945-2025). To commemorate this, we will learn about Korea-Japan relations with independence activists.
3 Jan 202522min
Daeyeonggak Hotel Fire Incident
We take an in-depth look at the Daeyeonggak Hotel fire, the worst fire accident in South Korean history and the largest hotel fire incident in the world.
27 Des 202420min
S. Korea's History of Impeachment
We compare cases in South Korea’s modern history where impeachment motions against presidents were passed.
20 Des 202419min
Martial Law in Contemporary Korean History
What is martial law, and in what situations can it be used? We explore the history of this practice in Korea since independence with Professor John P. DiMoia.
13 Des 202423min
2002 Yangju Highway Incident
On June 13, 2002, in Yangju County, Gyeonggi-do Province, an incident occurred in which two middle school girls were crushed to death by a U.S. military armored vehicle stationed in Korea. We take a c...
29 Nov 202422min
The Beginning and Suspension of Mount Kumgang Tourism
In the late 1990s, South Korea, as part of its Sunshine Policy, made numerous proposals to North Korea, including the Mount Kumgang tourism program. We examine the motivations behind these efforts.
22 Nov 202422min
The U.S. Military Dumping of Toxic Chemicals in Korea
Also known as the "McFarland Incident," this case involved the unauthorized dumping of toxic carcinogenic substances into the Han River by the U.S. military stationed at the Yongsan base mortuary. We ...
15 Nov 202423min
