Convoy of Korean Constabulary parade the streets of Seoul on the eve of Seoul's takeover by Korean Government. Parade by Korean cavalry followed by a convoy of Constabulary in jeeps,armored vehicles and cars.Thousands of civilians gather across the streets on the occassion.15 August 1948.
Korean bands followed by students and civilians march on the streets of Seoul on the occasion of Seoul's takeover by the Korean Government.Shows thousand of civilians gathered outside the Capitol Building. Korean Bands march pass between the civilians followed by students seated in jeeps and cars.15 August 1948.
UN-Syrian delegate Yussim Mughir and his secretaries in conversation with Korean voters at a poll-booth in Seoul. Mughir and secretaries depart in a UN car.
U.S. troops in Seoul during Korean War. U.S. soldiers of 25th Division rear guard on north bank of Han River. One soldier holds his rifle and looks about warily. Pontoon bridge being blown up after last infantrymen of 25th Division having crossed the bridge.
Landing craft (LC) approaches the Inchon port. U.S. troops embark on landing crafts. Trucks driven into landing craft. Troops on deck of LC. LC on shores. One LC pulls away. Mountain in the background. Landing Crafts underway at sea. South Korean refugees crowd a railroad station. Refugees cook and eat food. A child cries. A man and woman have soup. Refugees loaded in a freight car. Refugees crowd at harbor. Ship at harbor. Refugees walk along pier to board ships and boats. Boat underway off the harbor. Explosions light up Inchon at night. Heavy smoke arises from explosions. Debris burns in deserted street. Smoking ruins of an airfield. Destroyed bridge of canal. Ruins in a Korean city.
Focuses on Korean War (1950-1953). Ships of the UN fleet fire guns at Island of Wolmi. Tracers fired at night. The UN fleet underway at sea. General MacArthur with other officials on ship. Smoke arises from explosions on Wolmi. First landing craft arrives at shore. The UN troops and tanks advance on Island of Wolmi. Dead North Korean soldier. Prisoners march under guard on island.