Rite of Blood : Stories Buried in the Korean War

Rite of Blood begins with a description of the background reason for the fall of the time-honored Yi Dynasty. The corruption and scramble for power of the ruling class, neglecting the safeguard and well-being of the nation led to the fall of the dynasty. A century later, the same thing happened again. On such occasions, unnamed soldiers rise to save the drowning nation.



C.D., the protagonist of the story does his duty to safeguard his fatherland with prominent sanity, inspiration, gallantry, and morality. He is depicted as an outstanding leader of a reconnaissance party and company. He was awarded three Choongmoo medals of gallantry. He was wounded during the final combat on the 1031 hill near Hyangrobong. After the armistice, he returned home as a captain. He was engrossed in the struggle for life after he was discharged from the military service. When he finally ended his life, he showed the love of his brethren and humanitarianism.