The Birth of Korea(2024)
건국전쟁
How the first President, Syngman Rhee, founded a nation
The Birth of Korea Synopsis
Since South and North Korea's liberation in 1945, North Korea, a communist dictatorship that suppresses freedom and oppresses human rights, and South Korea, which has entered the path of economic prosperity and advanced countries based on freedom and democracy, have taken different paths. How did the two countries with the same language, history, and race, become divided into two extreme countries? A work that highlights the sacrifices and struggles of President Syngman Rhee and the first generation of founding members who worked to create and protect today's Republic of Korea over the past 70 years of history.
The Birth of Korea (2024) is a documentary and history film directed by Kim Deog-young, released on February 1, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Syngman Rhee, Kim Deog-young, Ryu Seok-chun and David Fields. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Kim Deog-young
- Writers:
- Kim Deog-young
- Producers:
- Im Su-yeong
- Cinematographer:
- Im Su-yeong
- Production:
- Truth Forum, DocuStory Production, Lovekorea
- Revenue:
- $8,022,137
- Status:
- Released
The Birth of Korea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Syngman Rhee
as Self (archive footage)
Kim Deog-young
as Self
Ryu Seok-chun
as Self
- David Fields
David Fields
as Self
- Song Jae-yoon
Song Jae-yoon
as Self
- Gregg Brazinsky
Gregg Brazinsky
as Self
- Lee Ho
Lee Ho
as Self
- Michael Breen
Michael Breen
as Self
- Edmund Hwang
Edmund Hwang
as Self
- Lee Dong-wook
Lee Dong-wook
as Self
- Lee Han-woo
Lee Han-woo
as Self
- Kim Dong-kyun
Kim Dong-kyun
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kim Deog-young, written by Kim Deog-young, produced by Im Su-yeong.
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The Birth of Korea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Birth of Korea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Birth of Korea online?
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The Birth of Korea (2024) is available to stream on TVING, and to rent or buy from wavve and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Birth of Korea?
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The main cast of The Birth of Korea (2024) includes Syngman Rhee, Kim Deog-young, Ryu Seok-chun, David Fields and Song Jae-yoon. The film was directed by Kim Deog-young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Birth of Korea released?
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The Birth of Korea was released on February 1, 2024 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Birth of Korea worth watching?
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The Birth of Korea (2024) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.