Allegations of Biological Warfare by the United States in Korea In the 1950s, allegations emerged that the United States had tested biological weapons in remote areas of North Korea. “The US government has denied allegations of biological weapons use, and this denial has been generally supported in the West by prominent scientists who disputed the Needham report. The allegations are still being investigated." (Guillemain, 2005, p. 100) The purpose of this article is neither to attempt to consolidate the accusers' beliefs, nor to vindicate the American government of the time. This document will describe the alleged evidence and accusations against the Americans for the use of biological weapons in Korea. After the end of World War II, the United States was developing its chemical and biological weapons program to try to match those that the Germans had already demonstrated. having greater knowledge of. Different branches of government hired many scientists from both Germany and Japan. Some German scientists had worked in concentration camps on such things as mind-altering drugs and chemical and biological experiments. Some of the Japanese scientists hired were from units responsible for weaponizing biological agents and developing suitable delivery systems. The International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) was asked to travel to Korea in early 1952 to investigate alleged war crimes committed by the Americans. Among the tasks of their charter was the investigation of the use of biological weapons. While over 169 areas were suspected to have been contaminated by multiple biological weapons leaks, the IADL provided brief descriptions of 15 "typical" sites, going into detail abo... half of the document... Contemporary Bioterrorism Programs. Columbia University Press. Needham, J. (1952-1989). NCUACS 95.10.5. Retrieved from the National Archives: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=062-ncuacs95105&cid=0#0Pohlmann, D. (Director). (2010). Doctors of Death - Complete Documentary [Motion Picture]. Ryall, J. (2010, June 10). Has the United States waged biological warfare in Korea? Retrieved May 21, 2014, from The Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/7811949/Did-the-US-wage-germ-warfare-in-Korea.htmlSchwalbe, F.H. (1953). Of insects and bombs. Retrieved May 21, 2014, from University of Missouri, St Louis: http://www.umsl.edu/~thomaskp/schwab.htmWeathersby, K. (2004). New evidence on the Korean War. Excerpt from COLD WAR INTERNATIONAL HISTORY PROJECT BULLETIN 14/15: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/sites/default/files/Bulletin_11_Korea.pdf