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Japanese occupation of North Korea
Japanese forces execute an attempted take-over of Korean territories. -
World War II ends
Victory is finally obatained in the long-running World War, though tensions are still high. -
Korea is divided at the 38th parallel
Korea is split to represent the differing political factions in North and South Korea. -
The Korean War begins
Armed communist forces from North Korea attack South Korea, setting off the events of the Korean War. -
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Battle of Pusan Perimeter
Large scale battle between the U.S. and North Korean forces. -
UN and South Korean forces cross the border into North Korea
The United Nations and South Korean military combine their forces to cross into North Korea to continue their offensive. -
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Chinese Winter Offensive
Battles during the Chinese Civil War between nationalists and communists. -
China enters the Korean War
Refusing to tolerate foreign forces on their border, Chinese forces enter the conflict. -
Cease-fire is signed
Seeking to stop armed conflict and ensure a peaceful resolution, an armistice is signed. -
Eisenhower visits Korea
Eisenhower fulfills his promise to visit North Korea near the end of the war. -
Korean War is officially over
The conflict is officially over several months after the cease fire is actually signed, but tensions remained high between North and South Korea, and they continue to this day.
