Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War (1950–1953) began when North Korea invaded South Korea.
Key Alignments
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North Korea was backed by the Soviet Union
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South Korea was backed by the United Nations, especially the United States
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China later entered the war on the North Korean side
Outcome
The war ended in a stalemate (僵局), and Korea remained divided into North and South.
Significance
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one of the first major proxy wars of the Cold War
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demonstrated how ideological rivalry could turn into real military conflict
Important
The Korean War was a key example of how superpowers avoided direct war but fought indirectly through allies.
Cold War Context
It showed how Containment transformed ideological competition into armed conflict, particularly in Asia.