UFO Encounters Of The Korean War
- By
Marcus Lowth
- June 30, 2018
- October 11, 2021
- 9 min read
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- UFOs, Close Encounters
Most UFO enthusiasts are more than aware that times of conflict are usually mirrored by increases in UFO sightings in the conflict zones. The Korean War of the early-1950s, it would seem, was no exception. An absolute plethora of strange encounters with disc-shaped crafts and glowing lights of various colors are on record during this time. And while many are officially dismissed as “balloons” or “meteors”, the details in them that match with other sightings suggests there is likely much more to many of them.
Superimposed UFOs over Korean war ruins
One particular sighting was witnessed by an entire unit of men. And furthermore, they would go on to suffer a sudden, mystery illness following their encounter. However, th...
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
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The interview was in 1987 at a shopping mall located in Eden, NC. There was a booth setup and there was construction work inside one of the stores across from it.
I have not heard about Ufos during other wars yet. .. so far, none in Ukraine/Russia, Afghanistan or etc. But this is very interesting. 1952 Washington DC Ufo incident has been well documented as well, and i remember the US could not access its nukes because of Ufos.
We now know these sightings are all caused by hallucinations from combat stress and that numerous military personnel suffer from combat related trauma and illnesses for most of their lives. Radiation poisoning is potentially another cause and if gas was dropped then this could also be a cause. Sightings increased during most combative situations because of the extreme conditions and stress and fear experienced. Normally UFOs are later identified and most are explained by cloud formation, military craft, birds, the sun, Venus or Mars, even the moon, lanterns, balloons, imagination, fatigue, or even helicopters or headlights reflecting. Other natural phenomenon can explain many and of course there are genuine mysteries. I doubt that UFOs from another planet are going to fly over military zones and not intervene to end the conflict. They would fly in the opposite direction. The USA have tested their own advanced aircraft in the deserts and been mistaken for other world craft. We now know these are the advanced craft used in modern warfare. Fear and anxiety and traumatic experience all account for the imaginary craft seen during the Korean War.