Korean War

What was Japan's impact on Korea prior to the war?

At the start of the 20th century, Korea had been caught in the cross fires of the Russo - Japanese War. By the end in 1985, the victor, Japan, had staked a claim in the peninsula. By 1910, the Japanese had officially annexed Korea as a colony and would continue to rule for decades, installing puppet emperors, banning Korean history books, and trying to wipe out their language. 

Originally why did the Soviet Union and the United States were involved in Korea's affairs?

The intention was for both sides to help stabilize Korea and facilitate the removal of Japanese forces, but they had to decide which parts of the landmass they would each oversee. 

What was a consequence for Korea at the end of World War II?

When WWII ended, Korea was divided in half and occupied by two of the Allied powers.

In class we learned about the Potsdam Conference, what role did the Potsdam Conference play in Korea?

It was declared that all Japanese forces in Korea north of 38 degrees North latitude shall surrender to the commandeer in chief of US Army forces. 

How does the Korean War start and who gets involved?

On June 25, 1950, the Korean War broke out when North Korean forced invaded the South. It was a deadly war that killed nearly 4 million soldiers and civilians on both sides. 

How does the war end? Or did it truly end at all?

In 1953, there was a ceasefire and truce  in Panmunjom but there was never a treaty. It also set up the DMZ.

What is the DMZ and how/where was it created?

DMZ (demilitarized zone) was where a truck was signed to seize of fire dividing South Korea and North Korea. Han river to Kosong