🗺️The Midnight Line That Changed a Country (Korea's 38th Parallel)

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Believe It or Not! — Amazing True Stories for Curious Kids

Bryan Betz

121 episodes

2 days ago

If you’re curious, love weird and wonderful stories, and enjoy being surprised, this podcast is made just for you! Every episode brings amazing facts and unbelievable tales that are 100% true — from animals with crazy powers to strange events in history. It’s fun, exciting, and perfect for kids who want to learn and laugh at the same time. Join us for quick, fun episodes that spark your imagination and make you say, “No way, that really happened?!” Whether you listen at home, in the car, or at school, Can You Believe It?! is your ticket to a world full of surprises.

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🗺️The Midnight Line That Changed a Country (Korea's 38th Parallel)

Believe It or Not! — Amazing True Stories for Curious Kids

11 minutes 33 seconds

1 month ago

🗺️The Midnight Line That Changed a Country (Korea's 38th Parallel)

In this unbelievable TRUE story, discover how the border between North and South Korea — the 38th parallel — was drawn in the middle of the night by two U.S. Army officers using nothing but a National Geographic map.

Episode 108 of Believe It or Not! reveals:

Why Japan’s sudden surrender in 1945 caused a rush for control
How the Soviet Army was moving quickly into Korea
The midnight mission given to Dean Rusk and Charles Bonesteel
How a simple map line became the border of the DMZ
Why this “temporary” choice changed world history

Perfect for classrooms, curious kids, families, and listeners who love wild-but-true stories.

Keywords: Korea history for kids, 38th parallel explained, DMZ for kids, WW2 kids podcast, Korean Peninsula division, Cold War history for kids, National Geographic map story, Dean Rusk, Charles Bonesteel, kid-friendly history podcast.