Korean War
Korea was divided along the 38th parallel after WWII because of the differences in government. North Korea was Communist, while South Korea was a Democracy. It also split the differences in their economic makeup, as North Korea was industrial and South Korea was more agricultural. On July 25th, 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea. The North was receiving money from the Soviet Union to assist their attack. In response, the United Nations (UN) aided South Korea. This included the US.
By September of 1950, North Korea had pushed past the 38th parallel and deep into South Korea. However, after the UN sent it's coalition army, the tides of war changed. South Korea was able to push up to the border of China. This made China feel threatened, so they sent troops into North Korea to assist them. North Korea ended up regaining their ground up to the 38th parallel. An armistice was signed in July of 1953, and the 38th parallel was determined to remain in place. Today, their armistice and their different forms of government remain.
By September of 1950, North Korea had pushed past the 38th parallel and deep into South Korea. However, after the UN sent it's coalition army, the tides of war changed. South Korea was able to push up to the border of China. This made China feel threatened, so they sent troops into North Korea to assist them. North Korea ended up regaining their ground up to the 38th parallel. An armistice was signed in July of 1953, and the 38th parallel was determined to remain in place. Today, their armistice and their different forms of government remain.
Links for Further Learning
http://www.korean-war.com
http://www.nps.gov/kowa/index.htm
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/kowar/kowar.htm
http://www.nps.gov/kowa/index.htm
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/kowar/kowar.htm