With the announcement by North Korea of nuclear bomb testing, the world began to pay close attention to the Asian country.
The fallout detected by U.S. satellites was felt farther than the bombs’ reach.
North Korea’s recent nuclear activities have had a worldwide impact. The importance of the issue was also felt by Koreans living in Baton Rouge.
Jai Jung, biological sciences freshman, was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, where his family currently resides. Turmoil in North Korea has been something that has always been present for Jung.
“At my earliest age [North Korea] was the enemy,” Jung said. “Overtime, [South Korea] tried to make friends.”
The perspective Jung’s family has of North Korea goes back many generations.
“My father’s generation and grandfather’s generation [fought in the Korean War],” Jung said.
The personal ties relating to the tensions between North and South Korea only begin to uncover the deep feelings Jung has relating to the subject.
For a more in-depth look into the nuclear bomb testing and its effects, read tomorrow’s Daily Reveille.