The Korean War was a conflict that took place between 1950 and 1953, between North Korea (supported by the Soviet Union and China) and South Korea (supported by the United States and other Western countries). It is often referred to as the "Forgotten War," as it has received significantly less attention compared to other wars of the 20th century, such as World War II and the Vietnam War. Despite its lack of recognition, the Korean War had far-reaching impacts on both the Korean Peninsula and the global political landscape.
The origins of the Korean War can be traced back to the division of the Korean Peninsula into two separate states, North Korea and South Korea, following World War II. The division was intended to be temporary, but tensions between the two states soon escalated into open conflict, with North Korea invading South Korea in June 1950. This act of aggression sparked international intervention, as the United States and its allies responded by sending troops to South Korea to help repel
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One of the most notable battles of the war was the Battle of Pusan Perimeter, in which a combined force of U.S. and South Korean troops held off a massive North Korean attack, preventing the collapse of the South Korean military. Another significant battle was the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, where U.S. Marines fought off a surprise attack by Chinese forces and managed to evacuate thousands of civilians and soldiers.
Despite the bravery and sacrifice of the troops on both sides, the Korean War ended in a stalemate, with the two Koreas still divided along the 38th parallel. The armistice agreement, signed on July 27, 1953, brought an end to the fighting but not the underlying tensions between the two Koreas. The Korean War remains one of the few armed conflicts in the world that has not officially ended, with a peace treaty never being signed between the two