IntroductionOn the day before my eleventh birthday, North Korean forces crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded South Korea. Two days later, on June 27, 1950, the United States entered the conflict.

I had pretty much forgotten the Forgotten War for sixty years. Until I met Mr.

Hong Kyoon An. - Ralph Greenwood-It is the story of a young man living in an impoverished country under Japanese occupation where the Korean language was banished.

A young man was forced to hide later repeatedly to evade forced conscription into the communist Army. Of a brave mother who worked for the communists but was an underground informer to protect her family and friends.

Of a Korean soldier who worked with the US forces as a liaison officer. Of a young officer who eventually immigrated to the U.

S. , joined the FBI, and became an ardent American patriot of a man who reminds us to not forget the Forgotten War.

-Ralph Greenwood-This anthology includes just a portion of what he wrote. What I appreciate most about his writing is the unique perspective he provides and the introspection he shares with his readers.

He has always been a student of life, and in my opinion, he is one of the most intelligent people I know. -Cheryl Kim-.