The Prisoner of War Who Became My Spiritual Friend
Vietnam War The Prisoner of War Who Became My Spiritual Friend After risking my life to save a Vietcong prisoner of war (POW), I brought him back to our base camp—only for him to be soon killed by my platoon commander, 1st Lieutenant Son Seon Jong. I was completely heartbroken and devastated! How could someone […]
I Heard the Voice of God
Vietnam War I Heard the Voice of God Operation Mt. Cai in Tuy Hoa I participated in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1969. This particular incident happened during the Mt. Cai Operation in Tuy Hoa in 1967. My comrade, Yoo Kun Tae, and I ran into a Vietcong only three meters away from us. […]
“Love” Saves My Own Life and Others
Vietnam War “Love” Saves My Own Life and Others This incident happened sometime when I was in Tuy Hoa at the age of 22. My unit was urgently dispatched to the edge of Mt. Cai during the early hours after midnight. We knew that the Vietcong would come down to a town via Tuy Hoa […]
Keeping God’s Law Absolutely – Story of a Spoon (Part 2)
Vietnam War Keeping God’s Law Absolutely – Story of a Spoon (Part 2) Then, a peculiar thing happened: the officer who usually took advantage of every opportunity to berate junior soldiers simply stared at me for a few seconds and then said, “Have you lost your spoon? Quickly go look for it. I will check […]
Death of the Vietcong: God Repays You According to Your Deeds
Overcoming Poverty Death of the Viet Cong: God Repays You According to Your Deeds I brought the Viet Cong whom I had previously saved back to my base. My platoon leader, 1st Lt. Son Seon Jong, took him away for investigation. Meanwhile, together with some companions, I embarked on a manhunt mission to a cave. […]
Keeping God’s Law Absolutely – Story of a Spoon (Part 1)
Vietnam War Keeping God’s Law Absolutely – Story of a Spoon (Part 1) When I came of age to join the military, there was no escape. To be able to leave that pitiful valley of my hometown had always been my deepest desire, but considering that I may perish on the battlefield and be unable […]
You Will Surely Return Alive!
Vietnam War You Will Surely Return Alive! I went to Vietnam for the first time at the age of 21. It was 1966, and I had been dispatched to Vietnam during the Second Indochina War (also known as the Vietnam War). When we first landed, the unexpected tropical sunlight and burning heat—over 40°C—welcomed us. We […]
Visiting the Dangerous “Narrow Gate Rock” at Dragon’s Gate Cave
Overcoming Poverty Visiting the Dangerous “Narrow Gate Rock” at Dragon’s Gate Cave The Dragon’s Gate Cave is truly a precious place: there’s a breathtaking rock perched on the cliff, a pine tree that grows out of a rock, and an exquisite view of the deep valley of Mt. Daedun. The Dragon’s Gate Cave also boasts […]