During Korean War, aftermath of riot by Communist Chinese and North Korean POWs in prison camp on Pongam Island in South

The transcript describes a violent riot at Pongam Prison Island involving communist prisoners. Following a transfer from Koji Island, nearly 4,000 prisoners staged a riot, resulting in 87 deaths. The riot was linked to a discovered escape plan and believed to coincide with communist propaganda efforts. UN guards responded with force, and security measures were increased post-riot.

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