Abstract:

"A spoil of war, Korea was taken from Japan at the end of WW II and placed under the divided protectorate of the United States and the Soviet Union with the 38th parallel providing the separating line between North and South Korea, between the repressive dictatorial regime of Kim Il Sung and the conservative democracy of Syngman Rhee. How the question of whose form of government would dominate a 'unified' Korea led to an unwilling America's entrance into a congressionally approved 'Police Action' is the central issue for this fascinating historical overview. Produced by ABC News/Weintraub Productions in association with New Atlantic Productions. An MTI release."