Understanding the Causes of the Korean War
Words: 300 1177The outbreak of the Korean War on June 25, 1950, marked a pivotal moment in modern history, profoundly altering the geopolitical dynamics of East Asia. Stemming from the division of Korea after World War II into ideologically opposed states, the conflict erupted amidst the backdrop of Cold War tensions between communism and capitalism. The division of Korea along the 38th parallel mirrored global ideological rivalries, setting the stage for a proxy conflict. North Korea's surprise invasion of South Korea, backed […]