The Korean War
20 videos • 27 views • by Minor Profundity The Korean War (1950-1953) was a conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by United Nations forces primarily from the United States. The war began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel, aiming to unify the peninsula under communist rule. The conflict saw intense fighting, significant civilian casualties, and major battles such as those at Inchon and Pusan. Despite fierce combat and shifting frontlines, the war ended in a stalemate with an armistice signed on July 27, 1953, establishing the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and leaving Korea divided. The war significantly impacted Cold War dynamics and the geopolitical landscape of East Asia.