Historical Events tagged with "wonsan"
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Military & Warfare
USS Pueblo Captured by North Korea
January 23rd, 1968 57 years ago
The USS Pueblo (AGER-2), an American intelligence ship, was attacked and seized by North Korean vessels off the coast of Wonsan. The crew of 83 sailors was taken captive after the ship was engaged with gunfire. The incident escalated tensions in the region and drew international condemnation, as the U.S. accused North Korea of violating international law. USS Pueblo was reportedly conducting surveillance activities when it was intercepted by North Korean forces.
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