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December 09, 2024
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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

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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