Korean War

The Korean War (1950-1953) was a conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, backed by the United States and United Nations. It began when North Korea invaded the South, aiming to unify Korea under a communist regime. This war exemplified Cold War tensions, as it was a direct confrontation between communist and capitalist ideologies. The conflict ended in an armistice, maintaining a divided Korea at the 38th parallel, but no formal peace treaty was signed, leaving the region tense and divided, a reflection of broader Cold War rivalries.