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Korean War

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A limited 'hot war' in Asia (1950–1953) in which the United States and the USSR supported opposite sides, representing Cold War conflict outside Europe.

AP course connection

Topic 9.3: 9.3 The Cold War

Unit 9