The Underestimation Game

As US soldiers and Marines moved closer to China in November of 1950, General Douglas MacArthur – and many top American military and government officials – refused to believe Mao. The Chinese leader had repeatedly warned that dire consequences would befall American forces threatening his border. Few listened. And those who did had no sway…

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“They Take Nothing in Life for Granted”

As I was making my way through downtown Seoul today, preoccupied with meetings, this weekend’s June 25th Korean War ceremonies, and an upcoming trip to the States, I saw a huge, outdoor video screen (there are many throughout the city) at Seoul’s City Hall. A famous Korean actor, Jung Woo-Sung – South Korea’s version of…

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