Review:
Korean War
overall review score: 3.5
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The Korean War was a military conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, supported by the United Nations and primarily the United States. It took place from 1950 to 1953.
Key Features
- Proxy war of the Cold War
- Armistice agreement in 1953
- Divided Korea into North and South
Pros
- Led to the creation of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) as a buffer between North and South Korea
- Brought attention to the need for international cooperation in resolving conflicts
Cons
- Resulted in significant loss of life on both sides
- Continued tensions and unresolved issues between North and South Korea