In his own words: How Trump’s “Agenda 47” will deploy the U.S. military on American soil as his personal force
During his first term as president, Donald Trump tested the limits of how he could use the military to achieve policy goals. If given a second term, the Republican and his allies are preparing to go much further, reimagining the military as an all-powerful tool to...
Milwaukee Voices with Korean Experiences: The groundbreaking series exploring culture and identity
Since the fading days of the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Milwaukee Independent has been committed to reporting international stories with local roots in Milwaukee. In its most ambitious journalism project yet, the...
Podcast: A “Deep Dive” into the “Exploring Korea” series and its Milwaukee roots
The Deep Dive podcast by Milwaukee Independent takes a closer look at the stories that matter most, uncovering the layers of complexity behind today’s pressing issues. From groundbreaking research to critical social movements and the intersection of local and global...
A volunteer project: How Dobrobat is restoring homes and hope across Ukraine’s devastated regions
The Kyiv region emerged as a crucial battleground during February and March 2022, defending Ukraine’s capital from Russian advances. Hostomel was the first to engage in combat with Russian forces, Irpin halted their advance, Bucha became a tragic symbol of...
Boots on the ground: North Korea sends thousands of combat troops to aid Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine
South Korea’s spy agency said that North Korea has deployed troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. The move directly brings a third country into the war and intensify a standoff between North Korea and the West. The South Korean announcement came...
Jinseon Kim: A Seoulite’s creative adventure recording the city’s legacy and allure through art
EXPLORING KOREA: Stories from Milwaukee to the DMZ and across a divided Peninsula. This special series explores historical sites and cultural traditions from across the Korean Peninsula, building a bridge back to the search for identity in Milwaukee. From the...
A subway journey: Exploring Euljiro in illustrations and by foot on Line 2 with artist Jinseon Kim
EXPLORING KOREA: Stories from Milwaukee to the DMZ and across a divided Peninsula. This special series explores historical sites and cultural traditions from across the Korean Peninsula, building a bridge back to the search for identity in Milwaukee. From the...
Seoul Searching: Revisiting the first film to explore the experiences of Korean adoptees and diaspora
EXPLORING KOREA: Stories from Milwaukee to the DMZ and across a divided Peninsula. This special series explores historical sites and cultural traditions from across the Korean Peninsula, building a bridge back to the search for identity in Milwaukee. From the...
Hoyoon Min: Putting his future on hold in Milwaukee to serve in his homeland’s military
EXPLORING KOREA: Stories from Milwaukee to the DMZ and across a divided Peninsula. This special series explores historical sites and cultural traditions from across the Korean Peninsula, building a bridge back to the search for identity in Milwaukee. From the...
A long journey home: Robert P. Raess laid to rest in Wisconsin after being MIA in Korean War for 70 years
EXPLORING KOREA: Stories from Milwaukee to the DMZ and across a divided Peninsula. This special series explores historical sites and cultural traditions from across the Korean Peninsula, building a bridge back to the search for identity in Milwaukee. From the...
Existential threats: A cost of living in Seoul comes with being in range of North Korea’s artillery
EXPLORING KOREA: Stories from Milwaukee to the DMZ and across a divided Peninsula. This special series explores historical sites and cultural traditions from across the Korean Peninsula, building a bridge back to the search for identity in Milwaukee. From the...
Forgotten Gando: Why the autonomous Korean territory within China remains a footnote in history
EXPLORING KOREA: Stories from Milwaukee to the DMZ and across a divided Peninsula. This special series explores historical sites and cultural traditions from across the Korean Peninsula, building a bridge back to the search for identity in Milwaukee. From the...
