At least 2 million civilians died in the Korean War (1950-1953) - an average of over 54,000 deaths per month across the 37 month war. But this number alone tells us nothing. It lacks crucial context: When did they die? Who was responsible? What were the circumstances - military strategies, decisions, and events that shaped the war? Be cautious when presented with war statistics. They are often wielded as weapons to push an agenda, with the biggest numbers used to draw attention, sway opinions and are used as click bait. The media, too, gravitates toward dramatic figures to highlight crises. Statistics are powerful tools of persuasion - but they should always be filtered through critical thinking. Figures don’t lie, but liars figure.
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