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Japanese Occupation of Korea
A process that began with the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876, whereby a complex coalition of Meiji government, military, and business officials sought to integrate Korea both politically and economically into the Empire of Japan, first as a protectorate through the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1905, and then officially annexed in the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910. -
Japanese Occupation of Korea
A process that began with the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1876, a complex coalition of Meiji government, military, and business officials sought to integrate Korea both politically and economically into the Empire of Japan, first as a protectorate through the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1905, and then officially annexed in the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1910. -
Chinese Winter Offensive
Major engagements between the National Revolutionary Army and Imperial Japanese Army during the Second Sino-Japanese War, in which the Chinese forces launched their first major counter-offensive on multiple fronts. Although this offensive failed to achieve its original objectives, some studies have shown that this operation came as a heavy blow to the Japanese forces, as well as a massive shock to the Japanese military command. -
World War 2 ends
During the final days of World War II, the Soviet Union declared war against Japan and launched an invasion of Korea. By then, Japan had been depleted by the drawn-out war against the United States and its Allies and Japanese forces were in no position to stave off the Soviets. The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and August 9, respectively, had led the Japanese government to search for ways to end the war. On August 15, 1945, Japan surrendered. -
Korea is divided by the 38th parallel
The Soviet Union and the US agreed to divide Korea at this drawn line, more commonly known as the 38th parallel. Allied foreign ministers met up at a conference in Moscow to set up a trusteeship that lasted five years, to have Korea contain a provisional government so the country would be able to become independent. The ministers decided to form a joint US and Soviet body to help organize the provisional government. The Northern Korea eventually agreed to divide. -
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Korean War
Started on June 25, 1950, between North Korea, aided by Communist China, and South Korea, aided by the United States and other United Nations members forming a United Nations armed force until July 27, 1953. -
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Battle of Pusan Perimeter
A long and extensive military engagement between the United Nations forces and the communist army of North Korea, from August 4 to September 16, 1950, in Pusan and its surrounding area, South Korea, during the Korean War. This battle marked the end of North Korean invasion of South Korea. The Pusan Perimeter was the furthest reach of this communist invasion. -
Battle of Pusan Perimeter
A long and extensive military engagement between the United Nations forces and the communist army of North Korea, from August 4 to September 16, 1950, in Pusan and its surrounding area, South Korea, during the Korean War. This battle marked the end of North Korean invasion of South Korea. The Pusan Perimeter was the furthest reach of this communist invasion. -
Korean War
Started on June 25, 1950, between North Korea, aided by Communist China, and South Korea, aided by the United States and other United Nations members forming a United Nations armed force until July 27, 1953. -
Battle in Inchon/General MacArthurs Amphibious Landing
U.S. Marines force made a surprise amphibious landing at the strategic port of Inchon, on the west coast of Korea, about 100 miles south of the 38th parallel. The location had been criticized as too risky, but United Nations Supreme Commander Douglas MacArthur insisted on carrying out the bold landing. Afterward, the American-led U.N. force was able to break North Korean supply lines and push inland to recapture Seoul. -
China enters Korean War
MacArthur felt that the North Korean army had been essentially destroyed by the middle of October, and, against the recommendations of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he sent his forces into the northernmost parts of North Korea. His troops were hit by surprise and decimated when Chinese Communists troops began attacking his forces. -
Eisenhower visits Korea
achieving the most dramatic presidential campaign promise, newly elected Dwight D. Eisenhower goes to Korea to see whether he can find the key to ending the bitter and frustrating Korean War. -
UN/South Korean troops cross the border into North Korea
Neither dictator was content to remain on his side of the 38th parallel. -
Cease-Fire is signed
was signed by U.S. Army Lieutenant General William Harrison, Jr. representing the United Nations Command, North Korean General Nam Il representing the Korean People's Army, and the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army.The armistice was signed on July 27, 1953, and was designed to "insure a complete cessation of hostilities and of all acts of armed force in Korea until a final peaceful settlement is achieved.