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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 United Nations forces led by the United States). It arose from tensions following World War II and resulted in no significant territorial changes but left both sides devastated.

Analogy

Imagine you are playing a video game where two teams compete against each other. In this case, North Korea and South Korea were like opposing teams fighting against each other in real life during the Korean War.

Related terms

Cold War: The Cold War was an ideological struggle between the United States (and its allies) and the Soviet Union (and its allies) that lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s. The Korean War was considered one of the proxy conflicts during this period.

38th Parallel: The 38th parallel is a line of latitude that served as the initial armistice line between North Korea and South Korea during the Korean War. It later became the boundary demarcation line between the two countries.

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone): The DMZ is an area established as a buffer zone between North and South Korea after the Korean War. It is heavily fortified, and no military forces are allowed within its boundaries.