The Korean War (1950-1953) was a significant Korea Krieg that emerged as a proxy conflict during the Cold War, dividing the Korean Peninsula between communist North and democratic South. This conflict involved multiple international parties, with the UN-backed South Korea facing North Korea supported by China and the Soviet Union. The war resulted in millions of casualties and intensified global Cold War tensions.
• The war originated from Korea's post-WWII division along the 38th parallel
• UN forces, led by the US, intervened to support South Korea
• China's entry marked a crucial turning point in the conflict
• The war ended in 1953 with an armistice, not a formal peace treaty
• The conflict's impact continues to influence modern Korean relations