About War
Soviet and China
When was Korean Armistice Agreement concluded?
July 27, 1953
Who Changed American objective into an offensive war?
Douglas Macarthur
Which two countries were fighting on the cold war?
The United States and Soviet Union
What country ruled the Korean peninsula at the end of World War 2?
Japan
Why did Korea refuse to sign the agreement?
They wanted Korean unification led by Korea and North Korea was in an advantageous position in terms of economic disparity.
When American soliders enetered Korea, where were the North Korean troops at?
Seoul
Who did establish North Korea?
Kim Il Sung
How did the Korean war start?
North Korea violated an agreement established after World War II and invaded 38 North Latitude.
What was the main industry of South Korea?
Agriculture
How many American soliders did die in the war?
Nearly 40,000
Who did establish South Korea?
Syngman Rhee
Who was the president of the U.S. at that time?
Harry Trueman
What was the main industry of North Korea?
Chemical plants
The Soviet would keep going and swallow up one place.
What is the political system and ideology of North Korea?
communism
Where was the Korean peninsula divided after the war?
38th parallel north latitude
Why is South Korea repeatedly calling for the conversion of the Armistice Agreement into a peace agreement?
Under international law, the two Koreas are still at war
How many people did die in this conflict and what is the percentage of Korea’s pre-war civilization population?
nearly 5 million and 10%
What was the political system and ideology of South Korea?
capitalism