101 East (2021) South Korea's House of Horror - Part Two
101 East investigates one of South Korea’s worst peace-time atrocities and those allegedly behind it now living in Australia. Published on Thursday 9 December 2021. It is one of the darkest chapters in South Korea’s post-war history, a site where thousands were allegedly enslaved, abused, raped and even killed. Known as Brothers Home, it was supposed to be a shelter for the homeless, but according to witnesses and evidence from the site, from 1976 to 1987 it was the scene of one of the country’s worst atrocities. More than 30 years later, survivors are still fighting for justice. 101 East investigates the crimes allegedly committed and those said to be behind them now living in Australia.
101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region.
Primary Title
- 101 East
Episode Title
- South Korea's House of Horror - Part Two
Date Broadcast
- Friday 30 December 2022
Original Broadcast Date
- Friday 17 December 2021
Release Year
- 2021
Start Time
- 11 : 34
Finish Time
- 11 : 58
Duration
- 24:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- 101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region.
Episode Description
- 101 East investigates one of South Korea’s worst peace-time atrocities and those allegedly behind it now living in Australia. Published on Thursday 9 December 2021. It is one of the darkest chapters in South Korea’s post-war history, a site where thousands were allegedly enslaved, abused, raped and even killed. Known as Brothers Home, it was supposed to be a shelter for the homeless, but according to witnesses and evidence from the site, from 1976 to 1987 it was the scene of one of the country’s worst atrocities. More than 30 years later, survivors are still fighting for justice. 101 East investigates the crimes allegedly committed and those said to be behind them now living in Australia.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- The following advisory precedes this episode of Al Jazeera English's "101 East", "South Korea's House of Horror - Part Two" for Friday 30 December 2022: Warning — This film contains graphic descriptions of abuse, sexual assault and re-enactments of physical violence.
Genres
- Current affairs
- Documentary
Contributors
- Mary Ann Jolley (Producer)
- Susan Kim (Producer)