Book review: The Korean War and the birth of modern American espionage



Opinion Book review: The Korean War and the birth of modern American espionage ‘Agents of Subversion’ reveals how the conflict provided a shot in the arm for a fledgling agency called the CIA Oliver Jia February 3, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A closeup of the cover of "Agents of Subversion" \| Image: Cornell Press There is no shortage of gripping tales and heartbreaking stories from the Korean War. Most narratives feature epic battles, larger-than-life military commanders and ideological suspicions that tore apart millions of families. But comparatively little has been written about the espionage and shadowy spies that drove the first hot theater of the Cold War. There is no shortage of gripping tales and heartbreaking stories from the Korean War. Most narratives feature epic battles, larger-than-life military commanders and ideological suspicions that tore apart millions of families. But comparatively little has been written about the espionage and shadowy spies that drove the first hot theater of the Cold War. Become a member for less than $5.75 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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Book review: The Korean War and the birth of modern American espionage

‘Agents of Subversion’ reveals how the conflict provided a shot in the arm for a fledgling agency called the CIA

Oliver Jia February 3, 2023

Book review: The Korean War and the birth of modern American espionage

A closeup of the cover of "Agents of Subversion" | Image: Cornell Press

There is no shortage of gripping tales and heartbreaking stories from the Korean War. Most narratives feature epic battles, larger-than-life military commanders and ideological suspicions that tore apart millions of families.

But comparatively little has been written about the espionage and shadowy spies that drove the first hot theater of the Cold War.

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