CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 33m

Colombia In Korea

"One war. One battalion. A forgotten chapter written in blood and brotherhood."

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The Forgotten War: Colombia’s Battalion in Korea is a documentary that brings to light the little-known story of Colombia’s involvement in the Korean War (1950–1953). Through personal testimonies, rare archival footage, and geopolitical analysis, the film recounts how over 5,000 Colombian soldiers, organized as the Colombia Battalion No. 1, answered the United Nations’ call to support South Korea against the invasion by the North, which was backed by China and the Soviet Union. This marked Colombia’s first international military mission and the only Latin American combat presence in the conflict. Though long overlooked, this intervention laid the foundation for a “special” bilateral relationship between Colombia and South Korea that endures to this day.

Directed byAugusto José Garcés

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
ES
Released
November 12, 2003
Studios
A.J. Garces Multimedia Inc.

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Gral. Alberto Ruiz Novoa

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Gral. Gabriel Puyana Garcia

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Gral. Alvaro Valencia Tovar

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Gral. Raul Martinez

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Cor. Francisco Caicedo Montua

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Cor. Noralsco Antonio Espinal

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Sold. Miguel Agustin Jansasoy

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Sold. Danilo Ortiz

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Sold. Nestor Quintero Herrera

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Sold. Ramon Elias Rojas, Sold

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Creative team
Directed by
Augusto José Garcés
Written by
Augusto José Garcés
Produced by
Fernando Marin

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