Called by Another Name: A Memoir of the Gwangju Uprising

The American who walked into the turmoil of Korean history

After graduating from university, David wanted to make a positive change in the world. He joined the Peace Corps and arrived in South Korea in 1978. He was bestowed with a Korean name, Im Dae-oon and it was his name throughout his time in Korea. He was assigned to serve as a tuberculosis worker in Yeongam, a town in Korea's southwest. He fell in love with the country's food, scenery, and people.

On May 18, 1980, David arrived in Gwang...