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Korea: The Unknown War

19881 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

A documentary about the Korean War by Thames Television that aired in the Summer of 1988 and in the US in November 1990 through WGBH Boston.

WriterJon Halliday
ProducersPhillip Whitehead·Max Whitby

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Many Roads to War
Jun 18, 1988
E2
An Arrogant Display of Strength
Jun 25, 1988
E3
There is No Substitute for Victory
Jul 2, 1988
E4
An Entirely New War
Jul 9, 1988
E5
The Battle for Minds
Jul 16, 1988
E6
Armed Truce
Jul 23, 1988

Cast

IHIan Holm
Ian Holm
Narrator (voice)
CHCharlton Heston
Charlton Heston
General Douglas MacArthur (voice)

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How many seasons are in Korea: The Unknown War?

Korea: The Unknown War has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1988.

Are all episodes of Korea: The Unknown War out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Korea: The Unknown War are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Korea: The Unknown War?

No — Korea: The Unknown War ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.