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GIs in the Land of the Morning Calm
Posted : 2021-03-02 23:38
Updated : 2021-03-04 19:17 U.S. and Korean soldiers working together, published in The Korea Times Jan. 1, 1978. / Korea Times Archive By Martin Limon
I think of myself as the Forrest Gump of Korea.
During five tours, starting in 1968 and ending in 1986, I stumbled into such a vast array of experiences that it provided me, I believe, with a unique view of not only the secretive and insular life of the 8th United States Army but more importantly an insight into how we lowly enlisted G.I.s interacted ― and often clashed ― with the broader Korean culture.
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