Examines the events that led to the Korean War and the political and military strategies employed by the United States and Korea, and provides information on key people, battles, and events.
Chronicles Korea's history from ancient times to the rule of Kim Dae Jung and Kim Jong Il, discussing medieval Korea, Korean tradition, modernization, Japanese dominion, the Korean War, and the relationship between North and South Korea.
A tale based on true events follows the coming-of-age of a girl who is motivated by an act of racism at school to learn about her ancestral heritage and her grandparents' experiences as lost children during the Korean War.