Colombia In Korea (2003): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2003, Colombia In Korea is a documentary and history film directed by Augusto José Garcés, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. The Forgotten War: Colombia’s Battalion in Korea is a documentary that brings to light the little-known story of Colombia’s involvement in the Korean War (1950–1953). Through personal testimonies, rare archival footage, and geopolitical analysis, the film recounts how over 5,000 Colombian soldiers, organized as the Colombia Battalion No. 1, answered the United Nations’ call to support South Korea against the invasion by the North, which was backed by China and the Soviet Union. This marked Colombia’s first international military mission and the only Latin American combat presence in the conflict. Though long overlooked, this intervention laid the foundation for a “special” bilateral relationship between Colombia and South Korea that endures to this day.

Who’s in it. Colombia In Korea stars Gral. Alberto Ruiz Novoa as self, Gral. Gabriel Puyana Garcia as self, Gral. Alvaro Valencia Tovar as self and Gral. Raul Martinez as self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Colombia In Korea sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Colombia In Korea page.

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