Item COLD WAR 17/10 - Transcript of interview with former soldier Hong An, 1997

Typescript transcript of interview with Hong An, South Korean civilian, 1948-1952, and served with the Army of the Republic of Korea, 1952-1953, relating to the invasion of the Republic of (South) Korea by the People's Democratic Republic of (North) Korea, 25 Jun 1950; Hong An's opinion of the South Korean government, led by President Syngman Rhee, Aug 1948-Jun 1950; the regime of Kim Il-Sung, Premier of the People's Democratic Republic of (North) Korea, Sep 1948-Jun 1950; tension in Korea over the imposition of the 38th Parallel as the border between North and South, 1945-1950; Hong An's reaction to the US pledge of military assistance to South Korea, 1950; the atmosphere in Seoul during the North Korean occupation, Jun-Sep 1950; Hong An's account of his family's experiences in Seoul, 1950; the recapture of Seoul by UN forces, 25 Sep 1950; Hong An's service with the Army of the Republic of Korea, 1952-1953; accounts of atrocities committed by North Korean forces in Korea, 1952-1953; Hong An's opinion of the US Army in Korea and on their view of the South Korean people, 1952-1953; the reaction to the armistice declaration, 27 Jul 1953; the partition of Korea and the creation of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), 1953; conditions in Korea after the end of hostilities, 1953. 19pp