Korean War Overview: Causes, Key Battles, and Legacy
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea. What followed was a major Cold War conflict involving regional armies, global superpowers, and profound human suffering.
This Korean War overview examines the war’s origins, principal campaigns, international involvement, and lasting consequences. Although an armistice ended active combat in 1953, no formal peace treaty has resolved the conflict.
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