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This is a book that analyzes and reinterprets the Korean War with a fresh approach.
Throughout the reading, the vivid content and expressions made me keenly realize the value of the nation, its leaders, and problem-solving methods.
First of all, the title of this book struck me as a fresh stimulus. As a member of the post-war generation, I had learned and heard countless times that the Korean War was a tragedy of fratricide. Furthermore, throughout my school years, I had to participate in an event called the "June 25 March" every year. Every year, amidst the heat and thirst of early summer, I had to walk tens of miles in military uniform and gear, sweating profusely; and through the pain of my ten blistered toes, I was
Kim Dong-won: Calculated risk
Ten Days After June 25, 1950: Opening the Black Box of War and Politics. Regarding the event we call the "Korean War" or the "June 25th War," there are various conflicting claims concerning its nature and causes. This book does not lead readers toward one of these claims. Instead, it merely presents the diverse thoughts surrounding the war that emerged and disappeared during the political process of the first ten days leading up to the conflict between the North and South. Through objective and rigorous data, the author vividly conveys the unfolding of the early stages of the Korean War, and notably, the content is structured like a documentary accompanied by narration. Readers will feel as though they are listening to a suspenseful story rather than reading a dry history book. Much like a jury, by witnessing firsthand the discussions and decisions of various governments around the world, including South Korea and the United States, readers will enjoy a special opportunity to verify for themselves what thoughts they held and how they responded, where our beliefs and statements originated, and what constitutes a valid viewpoint.
Korean title: 계산된 위험
Korean author: 김동원
Korean publisher: 이담북스
ISBN-13: 9788926884324
Reviews
This is a book that analyzes and reinterprets the Korean War with a fresh approach.
Throughout the reading, the vivid content and expressions made me keenly realize the value of the nation, its leaders, and problem-solving methods.
First of all, the title of this book struck me as a fresh stimulus. As a member of the post-war generation, I had learned and heard countless times that the Korean War was a tragedy of fratricide. Furthermore, throughout my school years, I had to participate in an event called the "June 25 March" every year. Every year, amidst the heat and thirst of early summer, I had to walk tens of miles in military uniform and gear, sweating profusely; and through the pain of my ten blistered toes, I was
