The Korean War

korean war  But for the Asian world the Korean War was a generations-long struggle that still haunts contemporary events With access to new evidence and secret materials The armistice of 27 July 1953 ended the combat phase of the Korean War By that point, approximately 27,000 Canadian military personnel had served in the region

North Korea attacked South Korea on June 25, 1950, igniting the Korean War Cold War assumptions governed the immediate reaction of US leaders, who instantly On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces, the Korean People's Army, backed by China and the Soviet Union, crossed the 38th parallel into South

The war broke out on June 25, 1950 when North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel, invading South Korea North Korean leader Kim Il-sung launched the attack Browse our archives of articles, interviews, and essays from experts on the Korean War, the conflict's historical context, key leaders and lasting impact on