The Korean War was a conflict that took place from 1950 to 1953 between North Korea (supported by China and Soviet Union) and South Korea (supported by United Nations forces led primarily by United States). It began when North Korea invaded South Korea with an aim to unify them under communist rule.
Imagine two rival gangs fighting over control of a neighborhood. The Korean War was like that but on an international scale - with countries supporting different sides in this battle for control over Korea.
Armistice Agreement: After three years of fighting, an armistice agreement was signed to cease hostilities in 1953. However, technically speaking, peace has not been officially declared since then.
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ): A strip dividing North Korea from South Korea where no military forces or weapons are allowed. It serves as a buffer zone between both countries.
Cold War: The Korean War was one of the major conflicts during the Cold War, a period of political tension between the United States and Soviet Union without direct military engagement.
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