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Guerrilla History
Korea War Games, Trump's Rhetoric on the DPRK, & More w/ Ju-Hyun Park of Nodutdol
Feb 28, 2025
Ju-Hyun Park, a writer and activist with Nodutdol for Korean Community Development, joins the conversation about the provocative U.S.-led military exercises in the Korean Peninsula. They delve into Trump's complicated rhetoric regarding North Korea and its implications. Discussion also touches on the psychological and environmental toll of militarization on local communities. Finally, Park highlights the importance of grassroots activism and the ongoing U.S. Out of Korea campaign in challenging imperialism and fostering social change.
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- The U.S. military's increased war games in Korea, now exceeding 275 days annually, heightens regional tensions and risks conflict with North Korea.
- Local communities near military bases, like Mehyangli, suffer severe psychological impacts from constant military drills, leading to high depression and suicide rates.
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Intensified Military Exercises in Korea
The U.S. is conducting an increasing number of military exercises, referred to as war games, in the Korean Peninsula, which have significantly escalated over the years. In 2023, over 200 days of military exercises were tracked, with projections for 2024 indicating more than 275 days of similar activities. These exercises often involve joint operations with the South Korean military, which operates under the command of the U.S. military, heightening regional tensions and concerns about possible provocations against North Korea. Historical precedent suggests that these types of drills amplify tensions and could potentially spiral into actual conflict, especially given the current politically unstable situation in South Korea.
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