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The Front Line of Ideology

The Front Line of Ideology

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 19, 2024

Runtime

1h 18m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

판문점

Production Companies

Newstapa

Director

Song Won-geun

Description

One year after the Korean War, the conflict had reached a stalemate. The two opposing forces began to search for a way to end the grueling war of attrition, eventually settling on a modest village called ‘Pan Mun Jom’ near Gaeseong as the designated site for negotiations. Despite initial hopes for a quick resolution, the negotiating parties encountered obstacles that prevented an agreement. Disputes over the military demarcation line and the repatriation of prisoners of war thwarted their efforts. The film peels back the layers to reveal the untold story of Pan Mun Jom, shedding light on a history that has remained hidden until now.