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1. On a Large Scale.

Subjects
ATROCITIES in the Korean War, 1950-1953, MASS murder, KOREANS, AMERICAN military personnel, COMMUNISTS
Abstract

The article focuses on the mass killings of South Koreans and U.S. soldiers in the different areas of Korea, including Seoul, Taejon and Wonju in October 1950. The 24th Division of the U.S. Armed Force found the bodies of 40 soldiers thrown and buried into trenches in the prison yard of Taejon including survivor Sergeant Carey H. Weiner. Along with the soldiers are the bodies of around 5,000 to 6,000 Koreans allegedly killed by the North Korean Communists.

Published
1950

2. New light on an old atrocity.

Author

Galloway, Joseph L.

Subjects
*KOREAN War, 1950-1953, *CRIMES against refugees, *ATROCITIES in the Korean War, 1950-1953, *KOREANS, *CRIME victims, *REFUGEES
Abstract

Offers information on the 1999 investigation into the shooting of Korean civilian refugees outside Korea's No Gun Ri on July 26, 1950, during the Korean War. Admittance by American veterans of witnessing or participating in the killings; Comments from Ed Daily, a member of the Heavy Weapons Company of the second Battalion, seventh United States Cavalry and participant in the shootings.

Published
1999

3. Army Confirms G.I.'s in Korea Killed Civilians.

Author

Becker, Elizabeth

Subjects
*ATROCITIES in the Korean War, 1950-1953, *MILITARY personnel conduct of life, *KOREANS, *CRIME victims
Abstract

Reports on the United States Army's acknowledgement that American soldiers shot and killed unarmed Korean civilians near the village of No Gun Ri during the Korean War. Apology offered by U.S. President Bill Clinton; Response from Koreans.

Published
2001

4. G.I.'s Tell of a U.S. Massacre in Korean War.

Author

Choe, Sang Hun, Hanley, Charles J., and Mendoza, Martha

Subjects
*MASSACRES, *KOREANS, *GOVERNMENT liability (International law), *ATROCITIES in the Korean War, 1950-1953, *CRIME victims
Abstract

Discusses United States veterans' September 1999 acknowledgment that American soldiers killed Korean civilians under a railroad bridge near No Gun Ri, South Korea, in late July, 1950. Statements made in Associated Press interviews with veterans that corroborate South Korean villagers' reports; US and Korean government handling of No Gun Ri compensation claimants; Details of the incident, veterans' reports, and US Army records.

Published
1999

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