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172. The Birth of North Korea
Empire
The Unforeseen Divide: Korea's Fate Post-WWII
This chapter explores the hasty and arbitrary division of Korea following Japan's surrender in 1945, focusing on how U.S. officials drew the 38th parallel with little knowledge and no Korean input. It reveals the complexities and lasting implications of this decision amidst the emerging Cold War tensions, highlighting internal struggles within Korea as it sought independence from foreign domination.
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