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The Role of Armed Forces Radio in Korea
As an armed forces radio announcer, I bring the world news to the troops in Korea. With a mix of popular and classic music, I keep them informed and entertained. But civilians also find our programs interesting. The aftermath of the war left the country devastated, with poverty and disease rampant. The economy was in ruins, and the government unstable. In 1961, a military coup led by Park Chunghee took power, adding to the uncertainty.