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Korean War
June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953. North Korea invaded the South, triggering a devastating international conflict involving the UN and China. It ended in a stalemate and an armistice, not a peace treaty.
Established Historical Facts
- Began June 25, 1950 with North Korean invasion.
- UN forces led by MacArthur launched the decisive Incheon Landing.
- China intervened massively, pushing forces back to the 38th parallel.
- Over 2.5 million civilians died, along with heavy military casualties (including 37,000 US dead).
- Armistice signed July 27, 1953; technically, the war never officially ended.
Cultural Significance
The defining tragedy of modern Korean history, entrenching ideological hatred and leaving the peninsula completely in ruins.
Modern Relevance
The heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) remains the most visible symbol of the unfinished war.