1. Korean War
Cold War in Asia

2. 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

3. Leadership in Korea North Korea South Korea
Kim Il Sung
South Korea
Syngman Rhee
Each wants to reunify under his own leadership

4. The War
Lasted from
Domino Theory- American theory that if one nation falls to communism, those around it will fall too
U.S. Commander- American General Macarthur

5. 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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7. 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