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Korean War 1950-1953. Historical Background. Annexed by Japan in 1910 Gains independence when Japan is defeated in WW II After WW II divided along the 38 th parallel with Soviets occupying the north and US in the south . After WW II. Before WW II. A Korea Divided.
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Historical Background • Annexed by Japan in 1910 • Gains independence when Japan is defeated in WW II • After WW II divided along the 38th parallel with Soviets occupying the north and US in the south After WW II Before WW II
A Korea Divided • North becomes the Communist People’s Republic • Backed by the Soviets and China • South becomes the Republic of Korea • Backed by the US
The Attack • June 1950 North communist attack South Korea • First time United Nations (14 countries) and US send troops to help South Korea • Douglas MacArthur appointed supreme commander of UN troops
The China Effect • China and its 300,000 soldiers comes to the aid of North Korea • War continues for three more years
Stalemate and Armistice • After three years of fighting the battle lines are remain unchanged • July 1953 two sides agree to an ARMISTICE agreement • Cease fire • Redraw 38th parallel
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/8711895.stm • http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/life-north-korean-labor-camp-no-thinking-just-fear-n32076 • http://video.foxnews.com/v/2567891986001/what-is-life-really-like-in-north-korea/#sp=show-clips