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Late News From Korea

Late News From Korea
Clip: 352679_1_1
Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1586
Original Film: 026-475-01
HD: N/A
Location: Korea, Seoul
Timecode: 00:08:04 - 00:09:16

Crowds in Seoul demonstrate vehemently in the streets, demanding a drive to the Yalu. Meanwhile, president Syngman Rhee meets with General Taylor and Admiral Radford-a conference aimed at ending the south Korean resistance to an armistice, that took on menacing proportions as Rhee personally ordered thousands of Anti-Red War prisoners freed-in outright defiance of United Nation's authority. MCUS - The home of the aging president of Korea, Syngman Rhee. MCUS - Syngman Rhee, Admiral Radford and General Taylor and other Korean dignitaries. MCUS - United Nations peacekeepers getting off a plane that's landed in Seoul, Korea. CUS - Koreans holding up a banner stating: "We Oppose Any Treaty Ignoring Our Intention" and other banners written in Korean. MCUS - Schoolgirls show their support for President Syngman Rhee by holding a rally and crying. CUS - School girl on a megaphone. MCUS - Young men or school boys hold a protest.