The Yongsan bombing by the United States Air Force took place during the North Korean offensive of the Korean War and included a destructive bombing raid in Seoul.[1] About 50 B-29s with the U.S. Fifth Air Force bombed Yongsan, Seoul on 16 July 1950.[1] The B-29s dropped bombs on the switch yard and arsenal behind the Yongsan Station to slow down the North Korean Army advance; however, some of the bombs missed the targets and hit civilian facilities.[1] Some 1,587 citizens were killed representing 58.6% of the total civilian casualties.[1]
See also[]
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission (South Korea)
- Bodo League massacre
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- Korea bloodbath probe ends; US escapes much blame Associated Press July 11, 2010
- TRCK relaxes U.S. bombing investigation criterion under new president Observers say the organization has dropped a greater number of investigation petitions under the new conservative president Hankyoreh Jul.16,2010
Coordinates: 37°34′N 126°58′E / 37.567°N 126.967°E
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