Korean War (1950-1953) Review Flashcards

These flashcards cover key concepts, events, and causes related to the Korean War from the notes provided.

The Korean War began on __ when North Korea invaded South Korea.

25 June 1950

Korea was divided along the __ parallel after World War II.

38th

The main actors involved in the Korean War were North Korea, South Korea, the USA, the UN, __, and the USSR.

China

The __ Zone was established after the Korean War armistice agreement.

Demilitarised

The Korean War is considered one of the first __ wars of the Cold War.

proxy

In 1953, both sides agreed to an armistice, but were unable to agree on a __ treaty.

peace

The division of Korea was solidified by the post-war occupation of __ and American troops.

Soviet

The US policies shifted towards __ to prevent the spread of communism in Asia after the Korean War.

containment

The major turning point for Kim Il Sung's support during WWII was his guerilla warfare against __ rule.

Japanese

The __ was created to limit military presence following the armistice of the Korean War.

Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)