Korean War

Definition

The Korean War was a conflict that took place from 1950 to 1953 between North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (supported by the United Nations, primarily led by the United States). It resulted in a stalemate and division of Korea into two separate countries.

Related terms

Containment: A foreign policy strategy adopted by the United States during the Cold War to prevent the spread of communism.

38th Parallel: The line of latitude that divided North and South Korea before and during the Korean War.

Armistice: An agreement made between opposing sides in a war to stop fighting, usually with terms for peace negotiations.