In 1954, thousands of prisoners of war chose freedom over returning home
Following the Korean War, over 14,000 Chinese and North Korean prisoners made the life-altering decision to reject their communist homelands in favor of a new life in Taiwan and South Korea.
On January 23, 1954, a massive group of prisoners of war reached freedom after refusing repatriation to their communist countries. This unprecedented move followed the Korean War armistice, which allowed soldiers to choose their destination. The arrival of these veterans in Taiwan was celebrated as a major ideological victory, leading to the establishment of World Freedom Day.
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