Korean war by Olivia Brailsford

When did the war end?

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The Korean War ended on July 27, 1953, with the signing of an armistice agreement.

Who won?

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Technically, nobody really "won" the Korean War. It ended in a stalemate, with both sides agreeing to stop fighting but neither achieving total victory.

Who were the sides?

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North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)

China (sent hundreds of thousands of troops)
Soviet Union (provided weapons, training, and air support)

South Korea (Republic of Korea)

United States (led the defense under the United Nations banner)
United Nations coalition – 16 countries sent combat troops

Effects?

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1. Massive destruction and loss of life

Over 2.5 million civilians died.
Cities and infrastructure were heavily bombed, especially in the North.

2. Permanent division

Korea remained split at the 38th parallel, creating North Korea (communist) and South Korea (democratic).
The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) was established and still exists today—one of the most militarized borders in the world.

3. Ongoing hostility

No peace treaty was signed—just an armistice.
Technically, North and South Korea are still at war, which creates tension to this day

Background

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