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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Maehyangli Bombing Range
- For 52 years, the US Air Force used two islands near the South Korean village of Maehyangli as a bombing range.
- This resulted in at least 12 deaths, 13 injuries, and widespread psychological trauma.
Korea's Strategic Importance
- The Korean Peninsula's central location in Northeast Asia makes it strategically important for the US.
- US military exercises there project power to the entire region, including China and Russia.
Shifting Power Dynamics
- The US narrative of total power in Korea is challenged by the reality of South Korea's economic struggles and North Korea's advancements.
- The US escalates military threats due to its declining hold and North Korea's growing strength.