Aftereffects of War: The Korean War: The Korean Peninsula

The Korean War was a conflict between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953, resulting in over 2.5 million deaths and a divided Korea. Post-WW2, the Soviet Union and the US occupied the north and south, respectively, leading to two different governments. In 1948, the UN established South Korea amid violence. North Korea, backed by the Soviet Union and China, sought reunification through war. The US and UN supported South Korea, making it a global conflict. An armistice in 1953 left Korea divided at the 38th parallel, with both countries facing economic devastation and no diplomatic relations.

What role did the United Nations play in the establishment of South Korea?

What was the significance of the 38th parallel after the Korean War?