South Korea's Jeju Uprising: The 1948 Massacre That Shaped a Nation

In April 1948, the idyllic island of Jeju erupted in rebellion, sparking one of the deadliest episodes in modern Korean history. Lucas and Luna explore the Jeju Uprising (also known as the Jeju 4.3 Incident) — a bloody confrontation between leftist guerrillas and the US-backed South Korean government that left tens of thousands dead. They trace the roots of the conflict to postwar division, the tragic decision to hold separate elections, and the brutal counterinsurgency campaign led by Kim Ik-ryeol. The episode also examines how the massacre was buried for decades, the fight for acknowledgment by survivors, and its legacy in South Korea's struggle for democracy and reconciliation. A haunting but essential chapter in Korea's journey from war-torn nation to global powerhouse.

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