The Korean War, 1950-53
Background:
After the WWII, Korea was divided into North Korea and South Korea with support from the USSR and the US respectively
Background:
After the WWII, Korea was divided into North Korea and South Korea with support from the USSR and the US respectively
Developments:
In 1950, the North Korean troops crossed the 38th Parallel to invade South Korea.
UN troops were sent to help South Korea while the People's Republic of China sent volunteer soldiers to support North Korea.
The war ended in 1953 when an armistice was signed to restore the original boundary, i.e., the 38th Parallel.
Significance:
Korea was divided into North Korea and South Korea with Pyongyang and Seoul as their capitals respectively.
The success of stopping North Korean aggression strengthened the US determination to check the spread of communism in Asia. She became heavily involved in Asian affairs.
Significance:
Korea was divided into North Korea and South Korea with Pyongyang and Seoul as their capitals respectively.
The success of stopping North Korean aggression strengthened the US determination to check the spread of communism in Asia. She became heavily involved in Asian affairs.