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.
Analogy
Picture a fierce dodgeball game between two teams. Each team has their own territory, but there's an invisible line dividing them. The game gets so intense that it goes on for years without any clear winner.
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.
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