Korean War Cold War in Asia
A Temporary Solution Japanese leave Korea after WWII U.S. and Soviet Union split Korea 38th Parallel North is communist South is Dictatorship (but not communist) Cold War makes division permanent
Leadership in Korea North Korea South Korea Kim Il Sung South Korea Syngman Rhee Each wants to reunify under his own leadership
The War Lasted from 1950-1953 Domino Theory- American theory that if one nation falls to communism, those around it will fall too U.S. Commander- American General Macarthur
6 Phases North invades South South stands at Pusan McArthur lands at Inchon South pushes North to Yalu River China helps North push South back to 38th Parallel Ends in armistice
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Results Korea is still divided by the 38th Parallel today Largest military zone in the world Largest number of military personnel on both sides South Korea is a prosperous Republic North Korea remains a potentially dangerous Communist Dictatorship