Korean War

Korean trusteeship status

The Korean trusteeship status refers to the United States and the Soviet Union's temporary administration of Korea after its liberation from Japanese occupation in 1945, intended to prepare the country for independence.

ROK

The Republic of Korea, established in 1948, serving as the government for South Korea during and after the Korean War.

DPRK

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, established in 1948, serving as the government for North Korea during and after the Korean War.

Syngman Rhee

The first President of the Republic of Korea, Syngman Rhee served from 1948 to 1960 and was a key figure during the Korean War.

Kim Il-Sung

The founding leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Il-Sung ruled from 1948 until his death in 1994 and played a crucial role in the Korean War.

Soviet withdrawal from NK

The decision by the Soviet Union to pull its troops out of North Korea in 1948, which significantly affected the balance of power on the Korean Peninsula leading up to the Korean War.

US withdrawal from DPRK

This withdrawal diminished communist support in the region, contributing to increased tensions between North and South Korea.

Pacific Perimeter Speech / Asia Defense Perimeter

A policy articulated by Secretary of State John Foster Dulles in 1954, outlining the United States' commitment to defend countries in the Asia-Pacific region against communist expansion.

Kim Il-Sung visits Moscow April 1949

Kim Il-Sung's visit to Moscow in April 1949 was aimed at securing Soviet support for his plans to unify Korea under communist rule, influencing the dynamics leading up to the Korean War.

Kim Il-Sung visits Mao April 1950

During April 1950, Kim Il-Sung visited Mao Zedong to seek support for his plans to invade South Korea, solidifying China-North Korea ties and setting the stage for the Korean War.

Douglas MacArthur, SCAP

General Douglas MacArthur served as the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers (SCAP) in Japan after World War II, overseeing the occupation and reconstruction of Japan while also playing a crucial role in shaping U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific region.

UN Military task force

A coalition of military forces assembled by the United Nations to respond to aggression, specifically formed to assist South Korea during the Korean War.

38th Parallel

The boundary line that separated North and South Korea, established at the end of World War II, which became the de facto border between the two nations and a focal point of conflict during the Korean War.

India ceasefire proposal, 1950

A proposal made by India during the Korean War advocating for a ceasefire between North and South Korea, aimed at ending hostilities and promoting peace negotiations.

SEATO

Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, established in 1954 to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.