Korean War
Outcomes?
1.3 million South Korean military dead and wounded, 520k North Korean military dead and wounded, over 3 million Korean citizens casualties, 142k US casualties, 900k Chinese casualties12-60 million dollars spent, failed to liberate North Korea, industry destroyed, agriculture ruined, millions of refugees.
Armistice
1953
What happened after the Korean War started?
By August 1950, only Pusan was not fallen in the South Korea. General Douglas MacArthur took a great risk as he fired a landing at Incheon 200 miles from enemy lines, from there; the South launched an attack on the North. The North Army retreated. MacArthur ordered the South to take on the North at Yalu River of the Chinese province. The Chinese were provoked and launched a massive attack on the US forces and the South government.
Korean War Ended
July 23rd 1953
Korean War Began
June 20th 1950
When did the Korean War start and end?
June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953
What happened near the end of the Korean War?
Peace talks started at Panmunjom and lasted for two years. However, two occurrences helped move the peace talks--the death of Stalin in 1953 and the replacement of Truman with Eisentower as US president. An armistice was signed in 1953. An armistice is an official agreement for two sides to stop fighting and halt for a certain period of time. North and South Korea are still at war and are still in an armistice.
Who was on the North's side?
Soviet Union, China
What caused the division?
The North believed in communism while the South believed in a government similar to the US.
What started the Korean War?
The division of South and North Korea after WW2 at the 38th Parallel. North Korea planned a surprise attack on the South on June 1950, which caused Seoul to fall back in just three days.
What is the Korean War?
The geopolitical conflict between North and South Korea
How did South Korea respond to the attack?
UN states sent troops to South Korea, mostly American.
Who was on the South's side?
United Nations led by the US
