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Kim's Family War Experience
- Michael Kim's family constantly discussed the Korean War.
- His mother's side experienced devastating loss from an American bomb.
Korean War's Impact
- The Korean War, a Cold War clash, devastated the Korean peninsula.
- The war became an ideological battle between communism and democracy.
Japanese Occupation's Effects
- Japanese occupation from 1910-1945 brutally repressed Korean culture.
- Wealthy Koreans had opportunities to integrate into Japanese society through education.