The forgotten teenage guerillas who infiltrated North Korea during Korean War



Features The forgotten teenage guerillas who infiltrated North Korea during Korean War 8240 Unit members hailed from DPRK and operated deep behind enemy lines, playing key role only now being recognized Joon Ha Park June 28, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Lee Jae-hyun and fellow operatives of a branch of the 8240 Unit on Daehwa Island near Sinuiju, North Korea in 1952 \| Image: Courtesy of Lee Hyung-jin The Korean War began 74 years ago this week — and with it, an extended nightmare for the teenager Park Chung-am. For over two years, Park infiltrated deep into North Korean territory to gather intel, disrupt supply routes and rescue prisoners, facing the constant threat of death as he served in the U.S.-led 8240 Unit. The Korean War began 74 years ago this week — and with it, an extended nightmare for the teenager Park Chung-am. For over two years, Park infiltrated deep into North Korean territory to gather intel, disrupt supply routes and rescue prisoners, facing the constant threat of death as he served in the U.S.-led 8240 Unit. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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The forgotten teenage guerillas who infiltrated North Korea during Korean War

8240 Unit members hailed from DPRK and operated deep behind enemy lines, playing key role only now being recognized

Joon Ha Park June 28, 2024

The forgotten teenage guerillas who infiltrated North Korea during Korean War

Lee Jae-hyun and fellow operatives of a branch of the 8240 Unit on Daehwa Island near Sinuiju, North Korea in 1952 | Image: Courtesy of Lee Hyung-jin

The Korean War began 74 years ago this week — and with it, an extended nightmare for the teenager Park Chung-am.

For over two years, Park infiltrated deep into North Korean territory to gather intel, disrupt supply routes and rescue prisoners, facing the constant threat of death as he served in the U.S.-led 8240 Unit.

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