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EPISODE · May 4, 2023 · 47 MIN

S5: The Forgotten War

from The Secret Life of Canada

Not all Canadian history happens in Canada. Over 70 years ago, nearly 30,000 Canadians volunteered to fight in the Korean War. It was the third-deadliest overseas conflict in our nation’s military history — so why is it often referred to as “The Forgotten War”? In this episode, friend of the pod and producer Eunice Kim joins us as we learn what led to the conflict, why Canada got involved and the lasting impact of a war that technically never ended. Then, we learn how some Korean Canadians are making sure we never forget. With guests Andrew Burtch, Sun Choung and Eunice Kim. *Warning: this episode contains strong language and content. For more about this episode, visit us at: www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada

Not all Canadian history happens in Canada. Over 70 years ago, nearly 30,000 Canadians volunteered to fight in the Korean War. It was the third-deadliest overseas conflict in our nation’s military history — so why is it often referred to as “The Forgotten War”? In this episode, friend of the pod and producer Eunice Kim joins us as we learn what led to the conflict, why Canada got involved and the lasting impact of a war that technically never ended. Then, we learn how some Korean Canadians are making sure we never forget. With guests Andrew Burtch, Sun Choung and Eunice Kim. *Warning: this episode contains strong language and content. For more about this episode, visit us at: www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada

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