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Pocket Guide to Korea

Pocket Guide to Korea

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This item is an original copy of A Pocket Guide to Korea (DA PAM 20-180), a vintage military booklet published by the U.S. Department of Defense during the Korean War era. 1953. Used, good condition. 48 pages
Overview of the Guide
  • Purpose: Issued as Department of the Army Pamphlet 20-180 to orient U.S. service members deployed to the Korean Peninsula.
  • Content: Provided basic historical context, cultural etiquette, local customs, geography, and a helpful Korean phrasebook and vocabulary guide for troops.
  • Design: Features a distinctive red-and-tan cover with an illustration of a traditional Korean stone guardian figure (such as a Haetae or temple lion) and an outline map of Korea.
  • Collectibility: These vintage informational pamphlets are sought after by military historians and collectors.
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