UFO sighted near Taegu in 1959

Summary

In June 1959, near Taegu in Korea, an unidentified flying object was reported. Two observers, using theodolites, described a white object shaped like a crescent or hemisphere. The first object disappeared mysteriously, while the second moved south and then west. Although several explanations were considered, such as balloons or astronomical phenomena, no definitive conclusion was reached. The lack of precise data and the inability to track the object complicated the analysis.

The report, classified under Project 10073, was shared with multiple military and intelligence units. A tower operator, whose reliability was unspecified, also reported the event. Despite several attempts to track the object, no further details were obtained. The responsible officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sullivan, concluded that there was insufficient information for a definitive evaluation. This case reflects the uncertainty surrounding many UFO sightings during the Cold War.