Divided Korea: Power Struggles and Human Cost

This chapter examines the historical landscape of the Korean Peninsula post-World War II, focusing on the division at the 38th parallel influenced by U.S. and Soviet powers. It highlights the rise of leaders Kim Il-sung and Sigmund Rhee, exploring their tyrannical ambitions and the resulting suffering of the Korean people. The narrative is anchored by the disturbing experiences of U.S. Air Force spy Donald Nichols, revealing the complexities and moral dilemmas of foreign involvement in the region.