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Table of Contents
Japanese Imperialism
1910 – Japan occupied the Kingdom of Korea Oppressive regime ‘’Comfort women’’ during WW2
End of WW2
Army of – USSR from north – USA from south Stopped at 38th parallel De facto division.
The early Cold war era
1949- Communists won the Chinese civil war
1949- USSR tested its first nuclear weapon M.A.D
The new leaders of Korea
1948 – Elections in south Syngman Rhee comes to power North – Kim Il Sung
Q. Who are the current leaders of South and North Korea?
North Korea- strong military South Korea – weak military
War breaks out
25 June 1950 -North invades south to ‘’unify’’ Korean peninsula.
UN Resolution to help south Korea passed (USSR couldn’t veto) Northern army overran almost entire peninsula up to Busan.
September 1950 – Outflank manoeuvre by US forces led by Gen.Douglas MacArthur – amphibious landings at Incheon and retaking of Seoul. UN forces reach up to Yalu river Oct 1950-China enters the war and pushes UN forces back (Seoul captured by January 7,1951) April- UN Forces recapture Seoul Douglas MacArthur called back by US President. Stalemate – Fight lasted for two more years around the 38th parallel.Demilitarized zone
Armistice
27 July 1953 – fighting stops after signing of an armistice. India played a big role in negotiations.
Demilitarized zone
– 4km exclusi Demilitarized zone – 4km exclusion zone Heavily militarized zone around the DMZ War crimes by both sides Civilian deaths ~2.5 million Military deaths- ~1 million (35000 US soldiers) No major geographical, political and administrative changes.
Importance/Impact
UN intervened militarily for the 1st time The only time USA USSR fought openly Threat of nuclear weapons use Domino theory took shape in USA Helicopters/jet planes used Effective medical care of soldiers The ‘forgotten war’ – not much depicted in popular culture
Aftermath
ROK – Economic boom in 1970s Democratic revolution in 1987 DPRK – Totalitarian state Kim Jong Un
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By Dr. Mahipal Singh Rathore
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