GPB Passport icon GPB Passport icon Passport
GPB donate icon GPB donate icon Donate
Listen Live Listen Live Watch Live Watch Live
GPB Passport icon GPB Passport icon Passport
GPB donate icon GPB donate icon Donate

KOREA: The Never-Ending War

Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, the film — written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Korean-American actor John Cho — confronts the myth of the "Forgotten War," documenting the post-1953 conflict and global consequences.

Watch Now

Korea: The Never-Ending War

Premiered April 29, 2019
Korea: The Never-Ending War

Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, the film — written and produced by John Maggio and narrated by Korean-American actor John Cho — confronts the myth of the “Forgotten War,” documenting the post-1953 conflict and global consequences.

More Ways to Watch

Episode Extras

A thirty-minute decision divides Korea, a nation united for thousands of years.
Watch (01:25)
Clip

A thirty-minute decision

The Armistice draws a new border across Korea and creates chaos.
Watch (01:44)
Clip

Armistice Draws A New Border

As negotiators discuss the Armistice, troops continue fighting along the border.
Watch (00:57)
Clip

The Armistice

Just five years after World War II, the world needs saving again.
Watch (00:39)
Clip

Five Years After World War II

The war nearly resumes after Kim Il Sung sends assassins to South Korea.
Watch (00:52)
Clip

Kim Il Sung Sends Assassins

Lt. Richard Carey narrowly avoids a sniper’s bullet at Incheon.
Watch (00:44)
Clip

Korea: The Never Ending War | Lt. Richard Carey

In 1994, North Korea promises to disarm its nuclear program in return for increased aid.
Watch (01:18)
Clip

North Korea Promises To Disarm

Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, narrated by actor John Cho.
Watch (00:30)
Preview

Preview

The refugee crisis creates a moral dilemma for American troops.
Watch (00:56)
Clip

The Refugee Crisis

For a generation of young men, the war against Communism in Korea comes as a shock.
Watch (01:09)
Clip

The War Against Communism

The war takes a turn when China sends thousands of troops across the Yalu River.
Watch (01:12)
Clip

The Yalu River

The heroes of World War II meet their match.
Watch (00:52)
Clip

WWII Heroes Meet Their Match

All Episodes

Korea: The Never-Ending War

Korea: The Never-Ending War: asset-mezzanine-16x9
Watch (1:54:57)

Korea: The Never-Ending War

You May Also Enjoy ...

More GPB TV

A Seat At The Table
American Experience
Finding Your Roots
NOVA
All TV Shows

Here’s your ticket to stream.

Stream the best of public television on demand with GPB Passport: MASTERPIECE dramas and mysteries, NOVA, Ken Burns documentaries, Finding Your Roots and more. Binge full seasons, get early access to new episodes before they air on television and catch up on programs you missed with this powerful donor benefit from GPB!

Sign in