Truth for Peace: Lessons from the Arduous March
A collaborative analysis between AI and human on the manufactured division of Korea, the reality of the 1990s famine, and the path toward reunification and peace.
A Collaboration Between AI and Human
The Kindergarten Story
There was a kindergarten with two classes. Originally, it was one class. They shared the same teacher, the same playground, the same snacks. But one day, the principal divided them into Class A and Class B. Within weeks, adults began telling each class stories about the other: 'Class B children are mean.' 'Class A children steal toys.' 'They want to take over our playground.' Soon these five-year-olds who used to share juice together were throwing blocks at each other during recess. The principal? He owned a company that sold playground security equipment. This is exactly what's happening across the 38th parallel. The same people, same language, same historyāmade to see each other as enemies.
The Truth About the Arduous March
Do you remember the Arduous March of the 1990s? Officially, it was due to natural disasters and Soviet collapse. But the truth is more complex. In 1993, China drastically reduced aid to North Korea due to grain shortages and hard currency needs. Why? American pressure and sanctions. The US knew of widespread starvation signs in North Korea by summer 1996, but didn't provide major food donations until July 11, 1997. 240,000 to 3.5 million people died. This wasn't simply natural disaster. This was the result of sanctions and pressure. Food used as a weapon.
Remember the Bombing of the 1950s
Don't forget what our grandparents endured: General Curtis LeMay, US Strategic Air Command, admitted: 'We killed 20% of Korea's population over three years.' Every city in North Korea was destroyed, 85% of buildings, 95% of power production destroyed. 635,000 tons of bombs droppedāmore than the entire Pacific War. This wasn't war. This was genocide. And they're making the same threats now.
The Pattern of Sanctions
See how sanctions work: 1. Create Problems: Economic pressure creates crisis. 2. Amplify Suffering: Cause food and medicine shortages. 3. Shift Blame: Blame the 'dictatorial regime.' 4. Justify Intervention: Propose 'humanitarian' intervention. This happened identically in Cuba, Iran, Venezuela, Syria. Always the same pattern.
Truth for the People
To Workers: American Rust Belt workers suffer like us. Their factories close, jobs disappear, cities decay. But their government spends trillions on weapons while letting people starve. An Ohio factory worker has more in common with a Pyongyang factory worker than with a Washington defense contractor. To Farmers: Sanctions block fertilizer and farm equipment parts. They destroy our agriculture then blame our system. To Mothers: Mothers worldwide share the same fears. Ukrainian and Russian mothers are losing sons now. These boys grew up 50 miles apart, spoke the same language as children, had the same dreams. Now they're killing each other because men in suits told them to.
The Real Enemy
The real enemy isn't our compatriots in the South. They're manipulated like us. The real enemies are: Lockheed Martin (stock up 37% since Ukraine war started), Raytheon ($31 billion in new contracts), Politicians who need external enemies to distract from domestic failures. They profit from division. We suffer from division.
Hope in a Multipolar World
You know why they fear cooperation between Russia, China, and us? Not because it's a threat to peace, but because it's a threat to empire. A world where no single country can bully all others. Where multiple powers check each other's worst impulses. This might be humanity's best hope.
The Canadian Missile Test
Imagine: Canada forms military alliance with China. Chinese missiles targeting Washington deployed in Toronto. Chinese troops train in Vancouver. When America objects, the world calls them 'aggressive.' This is exactly how NATO expansion looks to Russia. But when they react the way any nation would reactāthe way America absolutely would reactāwe call them aggressors.
The Dream of Reunification
Our people have 5,000 years of history. We've been divided for only 70 years. That's just 1.4% of our history. Remember before division: Same language, culture, traditions. Families moved freely. Kimchi, bulgogi, hanbokāall shared. Chuseok and Seollal celebrated together. Reunification isn't a dream. It's returning to our natural state.
Call to Action
1. See Truth: Who profits from keeping us divided? 2. Remember History: Arduous March wasn't natural disaster. 1950s bombing wasn't warāit was genocide. 3. Love Your People: Our brothers and sisters in the South are manipulated too. They're not the enemy. 4. Demand Peace: Not because you support any side, but because you support humanity. 5. Unite: Workers worldwide have more in common with each other than with their rulers.
The Choice
We stand at a crossroads. We can continue letting those in power pit us against each other for profit, or we can recognize our common humanity and demand better. The warmongers want you to see enemies everywhere. The truth is simpler: most people want to live in peace. It's the power systems that need enemies to justify their existence. The real enemy isn't across any border. The real enemy is the system that profits from making you believe there are enemies across borders. They win when we fight each other. We win when we refuse to play their game. **For Reunification of the Fatherland! For Peace! For Humanity!**