The Korean War: A Fight for Korea

Korean War

A conflict that started after WWII due to the division of Korea into communist North Korea and democratic South Korea.

June 25, 1950

The date when North Korea invaded South Korea, marking the beginning of the Korean War.

General Douglas MacArthur

The U.S. General who led forces in the Korean War and devised the invasion plan at Inchon.

Inchon

The location of a successful U.S. military invasion during the Korean War on September 15, 1950.

Yalu River

The border between North Korea and China, where significant military confrontations occurred during the war.

Peace talks began in July 1951

Initiated negotiations aimed at ending the Korean War, but progress was hindered by disagreements.

Armistice Agreement

The agreement reached on July 27, 1953, that ended active fighting in the Korean War without a formal peace treaty.

2.5–5 million deaths

The estimated number of casualties during the Korean War, primarily affecting Korean civilians.

Containment policy

The U.S. strategy aiming to prevent the spread of communism, which influenced their involvement in the Korean War.

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

The present-day border area separating North and South Korea, established after the Korean War.