What was the Korean War?
Q: What was the Korean War?
A: The Korean War was an increase of border clashes between two rival Korean governments, each of which was supported by external powers. It was an attempt to reunite the Korean peninsula which had been formally divided since 1948 and it involved the United States and the Soviet Union as part of the larger Cold War. The main hostilities were during the period from June 25, 1950 until the armistice was signed on July 27, 1953.
Q: What caused the conflict?
A: The conflict began when South Korea filed to strengthen their cause in free elections held in May 1950 and North Korea's refusal to hold new elections per South Korean demands. This led to North Korea moving south on June 25, 1950 in an attempt to reunite the peninsula.
Q: Who were involved in this conflict?
A: Two rival Korean governments were involved in this conflict, each with external support from other countries such as the United States and Soviet Union as part of a larger Cold War effort.
Q: When did hostilities begin?
A: Hostilities began on June 25th, 1950 when North Korea moved southward towards South Korea.
Q: How long did hostilities last?
A: Hostilities lasted for three years until July 27th, 1953 when an armistice agreement was signed between both sides.
Q: Was it considered a civil war?
A: Some may refer to it as a civil war due to its nature but there were many other factors at play that contributed to its cause beyond internal politics within one nation state.
Q: What happened at free elections held by South Korea in May 1950?
A:South Korea filed to strengthen their cause at free elections held in May 1950 which ultimately led to North Korea's refusal of new elections per South Korean demands and their subsequent move southwards on June 25th, 1950
