The Hot War in the Middle of the Cold War
During WWII, Korea was divided at 38 th Parallel Soviet Union and United States shared trusteeship Communism and Democracy
Both sides wanted to unify under their own rule 1950 – all out war broke out. USSR backed the North USA backed the South United States and UN forces pushed into N. Korea The Soviets and North Korean troops pushed them back.
The war went on for three years Stalemate. Country left divided at 38 th Parallel Perspective: Who started the war? Depends on the P.O.V