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The National Broadcasting Company and its affiliated stations present the Pacific Story. In the midst of the fury of world conflict, events in the Pacific are taking on ever greater importance. Here is the story of the Pacific and its peoples, whose destiny is at stake in the Pacific War. Here is the tale of the war in the Pacific and its meaning to us and to the generations to come. The Pacific Story presented by the National Broadcasting Company and dedicated to a fuller u…

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Synopsis

In Korea Japan's Oldest Enemy, part of the Pacific Story series, the narrative delves into the fraught relationship between Korea and Japan, particularly during the era of Japanese occupation. The episode opens with a stark portrayal of the suffering endured by Koreans under Japanese rule, where for nearly 40 years, the Japanese have brutally oppressed the Korean population. The emotional weight of this history is palpable as the narrator recounts the bloodshed and the deep-seated hatred that has developed as a result of these atrocities.

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Pacific Story, Episode 27

Korea Japan s Oldest Enemy

Sunday, January 9, 1944 · 29:56

Pacific Story, Episode 27

Korea Japan s Oldest Enemy

Sunday, January 9, 1944 · 29:56

Summary

In Korea Japan's Oldest Enemy, the historical tensions between Korea and Japan are explored, highlighting the brutal occupation of Korea by Japanese forces and the Korean struggle for independence. The stakes rise as Koreans prepare to resist their oppressors amidst the backdrop of World War II.

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