Dr. Kee Ok Cho
Dr. Kee Ok Cho’s father firmly believed that women should have access to education. While attending vocational school, Dr. Cho knew she had to go to school in Japan like her sister in order to get the best education possible. Plans quickly changed when Japan began to lose the war. She instead had to attend school in Korea to reduce the chances of being taken to become a comfort woman. Soon after, the Korean War breaks out.
In this Legacy Project recording, Dr. Cho reminisces on her experience as a female doctor during the Korean War and her journey to the US. She looks back at her life with no regrets and gives thanks for all the blessings she’s received.
Thank you to Susan and Michael Jhin of Houston, TX for hosting this Legacy Project recording!