Unpublished photos from Korea’s 1948 Yeosu-Suncheon Rebellion

"At Yosu in the U.S. zone, where Korea's rebellion began on Oct. 19, loyal troops flush out communists for trial after retaking the city." (Time & Life Pictures)

Not originally published in LIFE. Grieving relatives mourn South Koreans killed by communist rebels during a 1948 uprising. (Time & Life Pictures)

Not originally published in LIFE. South Korean soldiers advance toward the front line during a communist uprising in 1948. (Time & Life Pictures)

Not originally published in LIFE. Large fires in a village during a communist uprising, Korea, 1948. (Time & Life Pictures)

Not originally published in LIFE. Korean and U.S. soldiers watch large fires in a village during a communist uprising, Korea, 1948. (Time & Life Pictures)

Not originally published in LIFE. South Korean soldiers detain a group of suspected young communist rebels during an uprising against the Rhee government, 1948. <b><a href="http://life.time.com/history/korea-photos-from-the-october-1948-rebellion/#1">Click here for the full gallery on LIFE.com.</a></b> (Time & Life Pictures)